Staying Safe this Christmas

Fire Safety in your Home

Dos

• Blow out candles and tealights at night • Keep tea towels away from the cooker hob • Check cables and power sockets for damage • Test your smoke alarms at least weekly • Make sure cigarettes are put out properly • Take care around open fireplaces

Don’ts

• Overload sockets. Stick to one plug per socket • Attach decorations to lights or heaters • Leave cooking pans or candles unattended • Leave tealights on a plastic surface • Place candles near your Christmas tree • Leave children or pets alone in the kitchen

Firework Safety

Fireworks can be great fun families, not just around Bonfire Night, but also Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The advice is that the safest place to enjoy fireworks is at a large public display. Fewer people are injured here than at a smaller family or private party. We strongly encourage that you attend public displays to enjoy fireworks the safest way possible.

Test it Tuesday!

Do you regularly test your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm?

We recommend testing your alarms weekly. If you find fault, please report it to 0303 303 0003 and we will repair or replace it ASAP.

Important Checks in Your Home!

Gas Safety

A faulty gas boiler can cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. A gas leak can result in a devastating explosion and fire. We visit your home every year to carry out a gas safety check.

Please make sure you are at home for your gas or electrical safety check. If we are repeatedly not able to gain access to your home, we may have to start legal proceedings against you.

If you need to rearrange your appointment, please call 0303 303 0003 ASAP.

Electric Safety

Nearly 90% of electrical fires in the home are caused by kitchen appliances, lighting, portable heaters, and TVs. We check all our properties every 5 years to ensure all your wiring and home electrics are safe.

EICR Check

An EICR check stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report. This report requires regular visits to ensure safety requirements for tenants.

Stock Surveys

The Government and Regulator require Social Landlords to visit all their homes to ensure conditions are to an acceptable standard in line with Decent Homes. Our Stock Surveys allows us to view all the key components for assessment and assist with future planning of their replacement when due.

You MUST allow access. Failure to do so can lead to action against the tenancy, by way of injunction.

In each home, this includes but is not just restricted to:

• Kitchens

• External Doors

• Bathrooms

• Windows

• Levels of Insulation