The health and safety of anyone living in the property is number one priority. We have therefore taken a number of steps to protect the household and its occupants.

Smoking

No smoking is permitted on the property at any time. According to statistics this reduces the risk of a fire in shared houses by about 1/3.

Furniture

All my furniture conforms to the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire)(Safety) regulations. If you bring any furniture onto the property it will be on the condition that your furniture conforms to the safety regulations as well.

Fire alarm system

The property has a full main powered twinax fire alarm system.

The house is fitted with a mains powered fire alarm system	There are combined smoke/heat detectors/sounders in every bedroom and communal location
There are break points in key locations in landing, hallway, kitchen and utility	There planned exit routes and appropriate notices in critical locations

Fire extinguishers

There are numerous fire extinguisher around the house and in many of the rooms. These are checked regularly.

Fire extinguisher in hallway	Fire extinguisher in kitchen

Gas safety

A completely new central heating system was installed in Sept 2006. this is a fully pressured system so all hot and cold water is at mains pressure - we enjoy 5 BAR pressure into the house which is very nice. There is a British Gas Three Star service contract in place and a Landlord's safety certificate is obtained each year, in accordance with gas safety regulations, and this is available for inspection.

Electrics

The electrics in the house were fully upgraded in August 2006 and a current safety certificate is in place. The mains consumer unit is fitted with an RCB cut off which means if there is a problem with any device in the property the electric will cut off immediately preventing a device catching fire.

Plugs

All plugs fitting to any device supplied by the owner conforms to British Standard 1363. This standard states that the live and neutral pins are part insulated to stop you putting your fingers accidentally on the pins. Your plugs should also conform to this standard, although this is not a legal requirement.

Your property

Any devices which you bring into the property will be expected to conform to the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 which covers all mains household goods. No candles or other such high risk items may be used on the property at any time.