FIRE SAFETY POLICY
IN COMMUAL AREAS
Dear Residents,
According to the the Fire Safety Policy for Newham Council and our obligation as your Housing Provider, everyone is to adhere to the following instructions for the safety of yourselves and others.
Please see below extract from the London Borough of Newham Fire Safety Policy:
1.1.1. Balconies
The most common cause of fires on balconies are arson, careless disposal of smoking materials or the misuse of barbeques. Fires on balconies can be severe, spread to balconies or flats above via open windows or to properties below from dropping burning materials.
Good housekeeping is critical in reducing the risk from fires on balconies. This includes controlling the presence of combustible materials and ignition sources:
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Barbeques must not be used on balconies
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Discarded cigarettes must not be thrown over balconies
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Hazardous substances such as chemicals or flammable materials such as petrol or gas cylinders must not be stored on balconies
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Old furniture must not be stored on balconies
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Motorcycles, mowers or gardening equipment containing petrol must not be stored on balconies