fire extuingshers for rented property
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What types of fire extinguisher have you been trained to use?
Unless you know how to use one then you can sometimes do more harm than good. AFAIK it is not a legal requirement to have any in a rental property.
Fire alarms yes, extinguishers no.
From the link above:
However if you want to purchase some then this is your choice.
Unless you know how to use one then you can sometimes do more harm than good. AFAIK it is not a legal requirement to have any in a rental property.
Fire alarms yes, extinguishers no.
From the link above:
However if you want to purchase some then this is your choice.
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lol. Im sorry I wasn't clear. I find the people on this site are great and responses are VERY VERY fast. I actually misread your earlier post and thought you advised to POST on Landlordzone. Sorry mate its a sunday and im banging my head trying to do many things at one time
Your best bet is to contact Fire Safety within your local Fire Brigade for advice.
Also check with your Insurance Company they may stipulate certain Fire Safety requirements
As an Ex Fire Brigade, my recommendation would be Fire Blanket for Kitchen, GP Water type Extinguisher and Co2 Extinguisher for electrical fires, but this is all down to type of property and usage
Not forgetting Fire Alarm system.
Also check with your Insurance Company they may stipulate certain Fire Safety requirements
As an Ex Fire Brigade, my recommendation would be Fire Blanket for Kitchen, GP Water type Extinguisher and Co2 Extinguisher for electrical fires, but this is all down to type of property and usage
Not forgetting Fire Alarm system.
Fire blanket in the kitchen is most usefull.
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IMO a fire blanket would be of better use than an extinguisher as there is more chance of a chip pan fire in the kitchen than another sort where the tenant will know which extinguisher to use and how to use it.
If you leave water ones there then they are likely to use them on an electrical fire, get a shock and then sue you unless you train them and get them to sign that they have been trained.
If your really concerned about the property consider a sprinkler system and soak the whole place
If you leave water ones there then they are likely to use them on an electrical fire, get a shock and then sue you unless you train them and get them to sign that they have been trained.
If your really concerned about the property consider a sprinkler system and soak the whole place
"A" type fire extinguisher and kitchens (cooking fats and oils) don't go together. So whoever advised one of those might wish to reconsider.
Fire blanket is all the untrained person needs - and total avoidance of in-house smoking.
The one device type that genuinely saves lives are working smoke detectors.
In the event of fire you evacuate (the building). If it's rented then it's the landlord's insurance problem - all you need to do is ensure your personal belongings are insured.
Like crashed cars, houses can be replaced.
See this link for all you need to know on extinguisher types (if you feel you really do need one)
http://www.mfs-fire-extinguishers.co.uk/types.htm
Fire blanket is all the untrained person needs - and total avoidance of in-house smoking.
The one device type that genuinely saves lives are working smoke detectors.
In the event of fire you evacuate (the building). If it's rented then it's the landlord's insurance problem - all you need to do is ensure your personal belongings are insured.
Like crashed cars, houses can be replaced.
See this link for all you need to know on extinguisher types (if you feel you really do need one)
http://www.mfs-fire-extinguishers.co.uk/types.htm
there are companies that inspect fire extinguishers for rented HMO's for example
most of them also sell the extinguishers and fireblankets and will fit and recommend what you require
i think u will need a fireblanket near each cooker
and an extinguisher (not sure what type)
plus an additional extinguisher on each floor hallway
but obviously speak to an expert on your requirements[/b]
most of them also sell the extinguishers and fireblankets and will fit and recommend what you require
i think u will need a fireblanket near each cooker
and an extinguisher (not sure what type)
plus an additional extinguisher on each floor hallway
but obviously speak to an expert on your requirements[/b]
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