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Resident Flat Fire Safety Guide

This TEAM Safety Services Flat Fire Safety Guide is supplied to you by Newlon Housing Trust. It shares various residential fire risks you may encounter and practical steps to reduce the risk of fire in your home. 

At the end of the Flat Fire Safety Guide, there will be a questionnaire to fill out on behalf of the whole household. Please answer it honestly, as it will help Newlon Housing Trust arrange a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan if you need one. This plan is essential if you or your fellow residents may need support during an emergency in your building. 


Building Safety

Smoke Alarms

What To Do If There Is A Fire In The Building

Smoking and Vaping

Kitchen Safety

Electrical Safety

Candles

The Risks of Clutter In Your Home

Balconies

E-Bikes and E-Scooters

Filling Out The Questionnaire

If you or anyone in your household is unable to self-evacuate in an emergency due to limited mobility, visual or hearing impairments, medical conditions, or any other factors that may make it difficult to evacuate quickly, it is crucial that you inform Newlon Housing Trust so that they can help arrange support. 

Completing the Questionnaire below for everyone within your household will help Newlon Housing Trust understand whether your household needs this essential support. 

If your Questionnaire indicates that you would benefit from emergency assistance, TEAM Safety Services will then arrange a visit to create a personalised evacuation plan for you. This plan will then be shared with Newlon Housing Trust to ensure that suitable safety measures are put in place.


If you have any other questions about your home, please contact Newlon Housing Trust.

Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan Questionnaire

Please complete this questionnaire so that your housing provider can arrange any assistance or support you may need during an emergency evacuation.

Please provide your apartment number here.
Please select your building name or number here.
Do you or anyone in your household have any difficulty noticing or responding to a fire alarm or emergency alert (e.g., due to hearing loss, sensory processing difficulties, or deep sleep patterns)?
Do you or anyone in your household have any difficulty moving quickly to evacuate your home in an emergency?
Do you or anyone in your household use any mobility aids, such as a walking stick, frame, wheelchair, or stairlift?
Are you or anyone in your household able to safely use the stairs in an emergency if the lift is unavailable?
Do you or anyone in your household have a medical condition, health concern, or disability that could affect your ability to leave the building quickly in an emergency?
Do you or anyone in your household have difficulty understanding or remembering emergency instructions?
Do you or anyone in your household have difficulty seeing emergency signs, exit routes, or stairs clearly?
Do you or anyone in your household have a carer, support worker, or family member who assists you at home?
Would you or anyone in your household like to be contacted to discuss emergency evacuation support options?
In the box below, please describe the issue or defect related to your flat front door, or let us know about any problems or malfunctions related to your flat's smoke alarms.
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