The safety and peace of mind of our residents is our top priority. Please help us keep you safe by making sure your shared areas such as hallways, staircases (including the areas underneath staircases) and spaces outside your flat are clear. This means everyone will be able to get out of your building as quickly as possibly, should they need to.
We want you to take pride in your homes, and make them your own, but please be considerate of your neighbours and help keep each other safe.
The areas in your building that you share with neighbours, such as corridors, stairways and fire escapes are everyone’s way out in the event of an emergency. There are two main hazards that can stop people getting out of the building safely:
- Areas filling with smoke, making it hard for people to get out
- Tripping over items left in shared areas as people try to leave.
Shared areas need to be kept clear at all times. This means items that could catch fire or get in someone’s way, including bikes, prams and mobility scooters, should never be left in a shared area.
- In buildings where shared areas are closed – they have a higher risk of filling with smoke
- In buildings where a lot of people live
They’ve got to go
Bicycles, DIY items, furniture, plastic plants, mobility scooters, shoe racks, prams, motorbikes and rubbish. All these items are fire, smoke or trip risks. They can’t be kept in shared areas, so please find somewhere else safe to keep them.
