Smoke alarms save lives – remember to maintain smoke detection devices in your home.

•  Be advised that your main smoke detector device is linked to the central fire panel system; therefore, use our registered contractor to perform any maintenance.      
• It’s also recommended to install a carbon monoxide alarm in any room used as living accommodation which contains a fixed combustion appliance (this excludes gas cookers). 

Test the smoke alarms in your property monthly.

• At Kings Chelsea, your smoke detector is linked to the communal alarm system; please check with the Management office before you test. 
• Testing your alarm may cause false alarms. 
• If any of your smoke alarms have a one-year battery, make sure it is changed. every year. Only take the battery out when you need to replace it. 
• Never disconnect or take the batteries out of your alarm if it goes off by mistake. 
• Mains-powered alarms are powered by your home power supply and have a back-up battery in case of a power cut. They need to be installed by our qualified registered contractor and, like battery alarms, they do require testing. 

Cook safely - Take extra care if you need to leave the kitchen whilst cooking, take pans off the heat or turn them down to avoid risk.

• Avoid cooking when under the influence of alcohol. 
• Avoid leaving children in the kitchen alone when cooking on the hob. Keep matches and saucepan handles out of their reach to keep them safe. 
• Keep tea towels and cloths away from the cooker and hob. 
• Double check the cooker is off when you’ve finished cooking.  

• Take care when cooking with hot oil – it sets alight easily. 

• Make sure food is dry before putting it in hot oil so it doesn’t splash. 

• If the oil starts to smoke – it’s too hot. Turn off the heat and leave it to cool. 

• Use a thermostat-controlled electric deep fat fryer. This means it can’t overheat. 

How to avoid electrical fires:

An extension lead or adaptor will have a limit to how many amps it can take. Be careful not to overload your plugs to reduce the risk of a fire. Appliances use different amounts of power – a television may use a 3amp plug and a vacuum cleaner a 5amp plug, for example. It’s important to know the limit.

Cigarettes 

Stub cigarettes out properly and dispose of them carefully. Put them out and make sure they are out!  

• Don’t leave a lit cigarette, cigar or pipe lying around. They can easily start a fire. 
• Unplug e-cigarettes when fully charged and ensure you are using the correct charger type.  

• Put out candles when you leave the room, and make sure they’re out completely at night. 
• Consider using LED or battery-operated candles. 
• Keep pets away from a lit candle.