Occupancy

This page contains links to fire safety advice for impaired mobility, hearing and sight, reducing the risks for children and fire safety for rented accommodation.

Impaired mobility

If it is difficult to test your alarm ask somebody to do it for you. You can also get easy access alarms, which can be tested from the wall rather than the ceiling. Take a look out or advice on fire safety for the mobility impaired.

Impaired sight

If you have trouble seeing your smoke alarm put a coloured sticker on your smoke alarm and test it weekly. Take a look out or advice on fire safety for the visually impaired.

Impaired hearing

If you have a hearing difficulty you can get a smoke alarm which uses a strobe light and vibrating pads. Alternatively consider linking the alarm system which can alert you to danger. Take a look out or advice on fire safety for the hearing impaired.

Reducing the risks for children

Or that 6,000 fires a year are caused by children under the age of 10? As a parent you always want to make sure your children are safe. This includes teaching them how to prevent a fire and what to do if there is one. Take a look at our advice on how to make your child fire safe.

Fire safety for rented accommodation

Did you know that if you live in rented or shared accommodation you are seven times more likely to have a fire? Take a look at our fire safety advice

 

 

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