Blackpool Coastal Housing carries out regular fire safety checks, called fire risk assessments (FRA’s) in all of our blocks of flats with communal areas to help identify any fire hazards and make necessary improvements.
We do this for the following reasons:
- For your safety - we check things like fire doors, alarms, and escape routes to make sure they work properly. This helps keep you safe if a fire ever happens.
- It's the law - we are required by law to do these checks in shared areas like hallways and stairwells. It’s part of our duty to look after the building and the people living in it.
- To spot problems early - we look for anything that could cause a fire or make it harder to escape, like blocked exits or broken equipment for instance. If we find something, we fix it.
- To protect your home - these checks help prevent fires and reduce damage if one does happen. It’s all about keeping your home, you and your neighbours safe.
- For peace of mind - knowing your building is checked regularly means you can feel more secure and confident in your home.
Depending on the type of property you live in, when it was built and the tenancy type of the property, BCH will carry out a visit to review or complete a new FRA at different times.
How you can help...
Make sure that you don’t create a fire hazard in your home. For example, by storing items in communal areas or blocking fire escape routes.
If you notice any issues in your communal area, such as fly tipping or broken doors then please report this to Repairs on 01253 477900 (option 2) or email repairs@bch.co.uk