Reducing the risk of fire | Fire safety

DO:

• Test your smoke alarms once a week to make sure they work. If you can't find your smoke alarm or it doesn't sound when you press the test button, please tell us. 
• Keep doors closed at night to prevent the spread of fire. 
• Keep lighters and matches out of reach of children. 
• Unplug televisions and other non-essential appliances at night or when not in use. 
• Tie rubbish bags to make sure combustible items such as paper or cardboard are secure. This'll help to reduce unpleasant smells in bin storage areas.

DON'T:

• Smoke in communal areas and don't leave a lit cigarette, cigar or pipe lying around. 
• Keep ash trays clean and dispose of any ash. 
• Overload electrical sockets or use appliances with loose connections or damaged cables. 
• Disconnect your smoke alarm if it keeps sounding. Please report the fault to us. 
• Leave candles unattended in a room or in a position that children or pets could knock them.
• Store barbecues, flammable liquids or domestic waste in communal areas or on balconies.
• Over-fill chip pans. Never throw water on a chip pan fire. 
• Leave your cooker unattended when in use and avoid leaving children alone in the kitchen when cooking on the hob.