FIRE SAFETY IN HIGH RISK ACCOMMODATION
There is a huge amount of student accommodation in West Yorkshire, and it’s important that properties of this type are equipped with appropriate fire safety systems, such as sprinklers. Given the increased risk of fire in student accommodation, it’s one of the areas where it matters most, in fact! Residential Fire Protection is a team with a wealth of experience, and we can help you.
If you own, or are responsible for, student accommodation, then it’s in your best interests to ensure it’s protected against the risk of fire, as well as being a legal obligation. Automatic sprinkler systems can play a vital role in this, and we’re the team to design, install, and commission your new sprinklers.
We can carry out installations in new builds, and we are able to retrofit modern systems in existing properties – whatever your property may be, we can protect it. Our rates are very competitive, and we have an excellent reputation for speed and reliability – you’re in safe hands with Residential Fire Protection. To find out more, get in touch today. We’ve worked with landlords across West Yorkshire.
WORKING WITH LANDLORDS AND OWNERS
We want to make sure that our clients’ properties are as well protected against fire as possible. There are many benefits to our sprinkler systems, including:
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Minimising the risk of a small fire spreading throughout the property, which reduces the risk to tenants, and the potential for damage
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Giving the parents of students peace of mind that their child is as safe from fire as they can be
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Providing a front line, automatic response to a fire that may have been caused through building misuse such as fire doors wedged open, no smoking policy ignored, or the tampering or covering smoke detectors.
WHEN THE RISKS ARE HIGHER, WE CAN HELP
Student accommodation is a known to be a higher risk for fire than most other types of residence, which makes protecting both the property and the tenants with a sprinkler system even more important. Reasons for the higher risk include:
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The overloading of electrical installations by connecting too many devices
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The potential for misuse of other fire safety devices/measures
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An increased likelihood of negligent behaviour e.g. handling of candles, smoking.
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Negligence whilst cooking, such as leaving cooking unattended