Fire doors in blocks of flats INFOGRAPHIC

An increasing number of us are living in flats or apartments these days – and we very often assume that the responsibility for our safety at home is somebody else’s. That shouldn’t necessarily be the case though – we can ALL help in keeping ourselves, and neighbours safe. The Fire Door Safety Week infographic is an essential information guide if you are a tenant living in a block of flats. It illustrates all you need to know about fire safety within these buildings.

Fire safety check for tenants

If you live in a flat / apartment:

• Check all fire doors are in working order
• Check all smoke alarms
• Keep fire escape routes clear
• Do not store combustibles near sources of ignition
• Make sure you know existing build fire plan arrangements
• Check all sources of ignition are off / out (cooker, candles) and all electrical points unplugged before going to bed
• Don’t overload plugs
• Don’t smoke in the house
• Never leave cooking unattended
• Report any fire concerns immediately

Some of these points may seem, to some, to be obvious but it’s often these basic processes that get ignored. All too often, over a period of time, corridors or fire door access will become cluttered. How many times do you see fire doors wedged open (especially when tenants are moving in/out of flats)? How many of us fail to blow out candles at the end of an evening when a glass or two of wine has ‘mysteriously disappeared’? How often do people get distracted when cooking? Maybe it’s the phone, somebody else in the flat, something catching your attention on the TV – it’s easily done!

Fire doors in blocks of flats: INFOGRAPHIC

How do I check a fire door?

1. Look for signage signifying proper certification
2. Check the gaps around the fire door are fully sealed
3. Ensure it has a combined smoke and fire seal
4. Check automatic door closer is correctly fitted and functioning
5. Ensure that the fire door is NEVER wedged open

If I see a problem, who do I tell?

1. The landlord or managing agent
2. The council
3. Fire and rescue services

Where will I see a fire door?

1. On the stairwells
2. Areas where risk of combustion is higher (bin stores, electrical service cupboard)

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