Luton Borough Council

Preventing fires in communal areas

The communal areas in high rise blocks must be kept clear of any items that may cause a fire.

Please follow this advice to keep them safe:

always keep landings, stairwells and corridors clear
communal areas must never be used to store items such as bicycles, pushchairs and prams, scooters etc
rubbish must be put down the rubbish chute and not left in communal areas or the chute
rooms
electrical or gas meter cupboards must be kept locked shut and have nothing stored in them
always close doors in communal areas as these are fire doors which are designed to prevent a fire from spreading
never smoke in the communal areas – this is against the law
make sure that any debris or rubbish is removed from the netting around your balcony
always report to your housing officer if you see anybody leaving burn marks on walls, windows or fixtures and fittings, or using a naked flame in a communal area
always allow access to BTS for them to carry out fire safety works

Preventing fires in your flat

Oxygen, mobility scooters and smoking