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Fire Safety

Fire safety is one of most important considerations within your home. We are committed to reducing the potential of a fire occurring in our properties and ensuring that there are measures in place to protect people when a fire does happen.

Report any fire safety issues immediately via repairs on: 01952 217217.

Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility. In 2024, there were over 1,140 accidental electrical fires across England. That’s an average of three every single day, many caused by everyday appliances like washing machines and tumble dryers.

Additional information can be found on the Fire Service website.

Please make sure you're following this safety advice:

Check your plugs and sockets:

  • Look out for scorch marks, hot plugs or sockets, flickering lights, or fuses that blow for no clear reason.
  • These could be signs of faulty wiring and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Register your appliances:

  • It’s quick and easy and it means manufacturers can contact you about safety updates or recalls.
  • You can do this online at: Register My Appliance

Don't overload extension leads:

  • Extension leads can easily become overloaded and increase the risk of fire.
  • Large appliances should be plugged directly into wall sockets.
  • This includes things like fridges, freezers, dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers.

Don’t leave appliances running overnight or while you’re out:

  • Turn off large appliances where possible before going to bed or leaving the house.

Regularly test your smoke alarms:

  • If you'll struggle to do this due to mobilty or need some help, please let us know.
  • It's also good to check you have a stock of replacement batteries if they run out so you're alarms are always powered.

Be careful with flammable materials:

  • Take care when cooking, especially with hot oil.
  • Never leaving unattended candles burning.
  • Make sure cigarettes are properly extinguished.
  • Never store bottled gas canisters inside your home.

In case of emergency:

  • Make sure you know your escape route and it's always kept clear.
  • Ensure everyone who lives in your home knows them too.

Further safety advice for residents living in corridor schemes:

  • Keep all corridors and hallways clear at all times.
  • Make sure mobility scooters, bicycles or other items aren't blocking exits and hallways.
  • Make sure you and your visitors, are not propping fire doors open.
  • Don't store flammable materials in communal store cupboards.
  • Take responsibility for rubbish, making sure that it is disposed of correctly.
  • Check that your front door has a closer arm and that it's working correctly.
  • Test your smoke alarm weekly.
  • Read the fire action notices in your block.
  • Book a "safe and well" visit with the fire service.

What we do to keep you safe:

  • Carry out an annual Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) on all blocks of flats.
  • Commission service, maintain and test on fire safety systems within a block such as fire alarms, detection, warning, emergency lighting, automatic ventilation systems, dry risers.
  • Routine block inspections
  • Use competent staff and contractors to undertake fire safety work in your home.
  • Use third party accredited fire doors and door sets and ensure that certificated installers fit them.
  • Liaise with the local fire and rescue service to ensure they are familiar with the block and its fire measures.
  • Keep residents informed about fire safety and provide relevant and up-to-date safety information.
  • Fit and maintain fire alarms within your home.

Support for people with mobilty issues and/or clutter:

You may need extra support to enable you to follow our safety guidance.

Please let us know if:

  • Your mobilty issues mean you can't safely test your smoke alarms.
  • You can't physcially move items out of the way and need someone to help you.
  • You need help storing things safely such as large or heavy items.
  • Clutter in your home is blocking hallways or corridors.
  • Clutter in your home has become unmanagable.

We can support in various ways to help you and the people you live with, stay safe in your homes.

Please contact your housing executive or equiries line on 01952 217100, or email enquiries@wrekin.com.

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