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.

Smoke detectors

The house is fitted with a professionally installed fire alarm system and a CO detector (although there is actually no risk within the property from CO).

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

Gas safety
A completely new central heating system was installed in 1988. The boiler is in an external room making it impossible for CO to get into the house. 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 1988 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.