🔥 Fire Safety at Home

Fire is dangerous — but you can help keep safe by:

• Smoke alarms – they warn you early
• Fire doors – they slow down flames and smoke
• Escape routes – keep hallways and exits clear, with lights if needed

🏠 In Shared Homes (HMOs)

Landlords must:

• Provide safe ways to escape
• Test fire alarms and safety equipment regularly
• Make sure everyone knows what to do in a fire

🚨 If There’s a Fire

• Raise the alarm – tell others
• Close doors behind you
• Get out, stay out, and call 999

🍳 Kitchen Safety

• Chip pans and cooking fat cause many fires
• Keep a fire blanket in the kitchen — know how to use it!

⚠️ Gas Safety

Landlords must:

• Get gas appliances checked every year by a Gas Safe engineer
• Give tenants a copy of the Gas Safety Certificate

If you smell gas or think there’s a leak:📞 Call 0800 111 999 (24 hours)

Watch out for:

• Yellow or orange flames
• Strange smells
• Marks around gas fires or heaters

🧯 Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is deadly and hard to detect — no smell, no taste, no colour.

It’s now required by law to have a carbon monoxide detector near every gas or solid fuel appliance.

You can buy detectors from British Gas or DIY stores.

⚡ Electrical Safety

• Only use qualified electricians (e.g. NICEIC or NAPIT)
• Don’t overload sockets
• Keep wires away from water and walkways
• Buy second-hand appliances only from trusted dealers with safety checks
• Keep heaters away from things that can catch fire
• Hot water thermostats should not go above 54°C to avoid burns

🪑 Furniture Safety

Furniture in rented homes must meet fire safety standards.
Check labels — be careful with old items.

For help, contact Trading Standards:
📞 0345 603 7626

🚬 Smoking, Alcohol & Drugs

• Smoking is a major cause of fires — be careful!
• Alcohol and drugs can make accidents more likely — stay safe!