A Fire is believed to have started after a candle set fire to Christmas decorations in a house in Stalybridge, Manchester. Fortunately, nobody was hurt in the incident, but Great Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to take extra care when decorating their homes for the festive season.
With more time spent at home due to the Covid-19 restrictions and the temptation to put the Christmas decorations up early for some respite from the Corona gloom, the potential risk from fire is therefore greater.
Just few things to check, particularly if you live in a residential block of flats!
- Avoid putting fairy lights on a balcony as they could become an ignition source along with any BBQs, fire pits or patio heaters.
- Check all Christmas lights for any signs of frayed wiring or signs of over heating
- Never put a candle near any Christmas decorations or any type of combustible material
- Do not overload sockets or extension leads and never plug one extension lead into another
You should have a night-time procedure in place, especially at this time, a few suggestions for you to consider
- Ensure all inside doors are closed to prevent any smoke or fire spreading
- Turn as many appliances and lights off as possible
- Check that your cooker is switched off and has no combustibles on the hob
- Turn any electrical convector heaters off
- Make sure any candles and cigarettes have been extinguished properly
- Keep your escape route clear and make sure your household knows ‘The Plan’
What is ‘The Plan’? It should be your Fire Safety Emergency Plan!
You should have one for your household, but if you live in a block of flats or converted house into flats, a Fire Safety Emergency Plan should be included in the buildings Fire Safety Risk Assessment. If you have not witnessed a copy, then you need to check with your property Management Company that you have one in place – it is the law!
London Fire Risk Assessments new Manchester Division are an independent, traditional Fire Risk Assessment Company. They are not affiliated to any Fire Protection Safety Services in Manchester or London and they do not ‘network’ projects out to other sources. They have their own dedicated and qualified Fire Safety Risk Assessors.
The following is what you can expect for London Fire Risk Assessments ‘Standard’ Fire Risk Assessment package:
- Fire Safety Inspection/Audit
- Fire Risk Assessment Manchester
- Fire Safety Emergency Plan
- Fire Safety Policy
- Fire Safety Management Action Plan – Significant Findings
These are all the ‘parts’ required by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
So, if you have a building in either Manchester or London and you require a Fire Safety Risk Assessment then call now on 07824 185293, there is a friendly support team waiting to hear from you!
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