Safety in our home – Homeowners
Our priority as a landlord will always be to keep residents’ homes safe.
We fulfill all regulatory responsibilities and have 100% safety certificates in place for the checks we are required to complete in our buildings.
Fire Safety
Frankham Fire Safety Inspections are carrying out regular fire risk assessments to our blocks of flats to ensure we keep your home safe. Each building is different, and we display the relevant instructions for your building in the entrance hallway.
Please take the time to review the procedures for your building and ensure that all household members are familiar with them. More information on your responsibilities can be found in our update – Fire safety reminder for blocks of flats.
If you have mobility issues or require assistance in the event of a fire, please let us know so that we can assist in planning an appropriate evacuation strategy.
You can find out more on our Fire safety management web page.
Things you can do to keep your home safe
During the last year, three fires were reported in residents’ homes or gardens. Thankfully no lives were lost, but the distress and disruption has had a big impact on the households and neighbours involved. Greasy cookers, overloaded electric sockets and electrical gadgets that may not be from reputable manufacturers are quite often the main causes of fire. We’re also reminding residents to take extra care with BBQs, cigarettes and open flames – especially during warmer weather when the risk of fire increases.
Remember:
• Check your smoke alarms weekly
• Take the home fire safety check – get a personalised action plan: www.safelincs.co.uk/hfsc
• Sign up for home contents insurance – from 40p a week. Get in touch with us to find out more
• Check electrical products have one or more safety certifications on their label and they have been made by a legitimate manufacturer. More information can be found on the electrical safety website: www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk
• Avoid overloading sockets and use one plug per socket. Don’t ‘daisy chain’ extension sockets.
• Never charge scooters in communal areas overnight. Charging in hallways, landings, or lobbies is a fire hazard and must be avoided
•Do not leave charging scooters unattended.
Avoid obstructions in public areas
- Keep corridors, stairwells, and walkways clear at all times – Items such as bags, deliveries, bins, bicycles, and furniture must not be left in shared or public spaces.
- Do not block fire exits or escape routes – Even temporary obstructions can create serious safety risks during emergencies.
- Ensure doors, lifts, and access points remain unobstructed – This includes entrances used by people with wheelchairs, buggies, or mobility aids.
Support
If you have any concerns about the safety of your home, please get in contact with us – our teams will be happy to help.
