FIre Routines – Student house

THE MANAGEMENT OF HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION (WALES) REGULATIONS 2006

DUTY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO OCCUPIERS

FIRE ROUTINES

• All occupiers should ne familiar with approved escape routes.

• Do Not tamper with fire doors, self closers

• Do Not obstruct fire doors, landings/stairs and escape routes

• All occupiers should be familiar with the use of the fire fighting equipment

• All occupiers should be familiar with the use of the fire alarm system

• Reset Code 51412

• Smoke detectors should be checked regularly and replace batteries when required

• Batteries in detectors should not be removed (unless replacing them)

• NEVER fill a chip pan more than a third full with oil or fat. NEVER leave the pan unattended with the heat turned on. In the event of a fire NEVER throw water on it. Smother with a damp cloth. Fire blanket or lid and leave to cool for at least half an hour – turning off the heat

• Children should not be left alone, especially in rooms where heating or cooking appliances are used. Keep matches and lighters out of reach

• DO NOT leave Christmas lights or Fairly light on while you are out

• Keep an eye on elderly – especially with cigarettes and pipes

• Take care with electric blankets

• DO Not smoke in bed

• At night –

Switch off all electric appliances

Check for burning cigarettes

Close all doors – especially fire doors

• In the event of discovery of a fire

Press any manual call points to sound alarm if not activated

Evacuate the house

Dial 999 and call the Fire Brigade

Do not attempt to fight a fire if it endangers your own or others safety