Steps that can help prevent a fire at the property:
- Ensure that electrical wiring and appliances are worked on and checked by an adequately qualified electrician.
- Consider whether there is adequate fire protection at the home e.g. smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, etc.
- Consider banning smoking in or near the home.
- Seek advice from the local fire protection officer and consider the use of temporary sprinkler systems, etc, especially if the home is large.
- Any areas where work has been carried out involving heat should be checked thoroughly and the area not left unattended within an hour of the use of heat.
- Rubbish and debris created in the process of the works should be kept a suitable distance away from the building and especially if being destroyed by bonfire. It should be removed regularly.
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