False alarms or unwanted fire signals occur when the fire alarm is activated when there is no fire. False alarms can be a significant inconvenience to all residents and staff and cause unnecessary pressure and resources for the local fire authority.
You can help to reduce false alarms by following a few simple rules: 1. close you bathroom door when taking a shower, steam can cause an activation. 2. do not smoke in your flat, room or studio. 3.do not cover a fire alarm detector and never tamper with fire safety equipment.. 4. keep kitchen fire doors closed, open a kitchen window or use extract fan to clear room of smoke when cooking. 5. avoid using products such as deodorant and hair spray near smoke alarms.