Fire Safety

We have robust procedures to ensure that fire safety arrangements are maintained in all our homes.

We carry out regular fire risk assessments of all communal areas in apartment blocks and sheltered schemes where we check to ensure that things like fire doors and escape routes are kept clear and in good working order.

If any required actions are identified, they're dealt with immediately following this assessment.

All blocks are regularly checked by a qualified fire risk assessor at least once a year.

It's important for customers to maintain the clear corridor policy for escape routes so they can be easily accessed in an emergency.

If you would like to request a copy of the fire risk assessment for your block, you can do this by getting in touch with our contact centre. If you have a solicitor or representative requesting this on your behalf, they'll need to send the request in writing.

The External Wall Insulation on our properties is a mineral fibre and is classified as non-combustible and meets the relevant BS Standards. The waterproof over coating to the insulation we have used is a modified sand /cement render which will not spread fire in the way plastic and zinc can.

Fire safety procedures are issued to all new tenants. They can also be found on Fire Action Notices which are posted in your communal stairwells, usually located near to the entrance/exits.

Yes, the existing guidance still stands at present to ensure fire escapes are clear for fire fighters to do their job in the event of an emergency. If the alarm is activating in another part of your building you are safe within your flat for at least 30 minutes and provides adequate time for the fire brigade to take any necessary action. If you are directly affected by smoke or fire within your own flat then you should always leave immediately.

Fire doors are important way of keeping you safe in the event of the fire. All Alliance Homes doors are fire-resistance rated to a minimum of 30 minutes. Fire doors act as a barrier to the spread of fire, heat, and smoke, limiting its effect to give you time to get out. If you have replaced your front door or are concerned about the standard of your fire door, then please speak with your housing officer. Here are five things to check if you think your door is faulty.

All Alliance Homes premises meet current Building Regulations for fire compartmentalisation and offer between 30 - 60 minutes of fire protection.

Yes, communal fire alarms are tested weekly. If you are unable to hear the fire alarm during the test please speak with your housing officer

There’s lot that you can do to reduce this risk of fire and help keep yourself and others safe:

• If you live in a block of flats, always keep communal areas clear from obstructions such as bin bags, bicycles, children's buggies, and plant pots
• Keep fire doors shut in the corridors
• Keep all exits from your home clear
• If you have a balcony, garden or patio avoid storing anything that would easily catch fire and cause a fire to spread such as fuel canisters
• Avoid use of barbeque or fire pits on balconies
• Avoid overloading electrical sockets
• Stub out cigarettes fully and do not smoke in bed
• Do not charge or store mobility scooters or e-scooters in communal areas. If you need access to a mobility scooter storage speak to your tenancy officer.