Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Fire Safety

Both landlords and tenants have an obligation to know what to do in case of a fire.  As a tenant you should never obstruct the landlord in carrying out their obligations with regard to fire safety.  If you have fire safety equipment such as extinguishers or a fire blanket, make sure you know how to use it properly.

You should also make sure that you never do anything to contribute to the risk of a fire such as smoking in bed, overloading sockets, using unsafe equipment such as chip pans or blocking escape routes.  And most importantly, check your smoke detector weekly and never take out the battery to use it in something else.