Do not leave naked flames unsupervised, in particular candles 2. Close the kitchen door at night or when you are out 3. Keep the door to any communal area closed at night 4. Check the smoke detectors regularly 5. Report any electrical faults to the landlord immediately Smoke detectors Smoke detectors can provide a valuable early warning of fire and give you the opportunity to vacate the property.
Most landlords do provide detectors on every level.
As the tenant, it is your responsibility to check the detectors are in working order and to replace the batteries when they run out. If your landlord does not provide detectors they are worthwhile investment at only 5 each. Extinguishers and blankets DSU try to encourage landlords to provide fire extinguishers and fire blankets in the kitchen of all properties, despite the lack of a legal requirement. It is a requirement of the Code of Standards scheme that landlords provide a British Standard fire extinguisher and fire blanket, plus some form of fire detection system. If you have any reason to use the extinguisher or fire blanket you must inform the landlord immediately.