Fire SAFETY

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This is of paramount importance to everyone living in or visiting the building. Prince Of Wales Mansions has two staircases (one an internal concrete stairwell) that serves as the escape routes in the event of a fire. All apartment doors are provided by POWM Ltd and are fire resistant for 30 minutes. Fire doors also separate some wings of the building on each floor. The building is fitted with an automatic fire alarm system. Residents and guests must exercise the utmost care and consideration in all matters relating to fire prevention. Our insurance cover depends on everyone fulfilling their obligations, listed below:

Prince Of Wales Mansions is fitted with a new Automatic Fire Detection System. Heat sensors and sounders are located inside every apartment and in all common areas, which are all connected to a central alarm system. In the event of a fire, the alarm will sound and automatically dial a monitoring centre who will call out the fire service
In addition all apartments must also have a working smoke detector in the entrance lobby and the upstairs landing (duplex apartments only). Ideally a smoke detector should also be located in the kitchen but not directly above a source of smoke or steam such as a cooker or toaster
If residents and visitors hear the fire alarm, they must evacuate the building and congregate in the Assembly Area near the waste bins
Be sure you know the safest escape route – which, for all occupants except those in Windsor Court, is the internal fire-proof staircase. Do not panic. Do not run. Do not use the lifts. If a Fire Marshal is present, please follow their guidance
All fire doors MUST to kept closed at all times
Do not hesitate to raise the alarm if you have any suspicion of an outbreak of fire in any part of the building. This can be done by pressing the front of any of the red alarm boxes which are located on each floor by the side of the main staircase door, and at the doors to the internal fire-proof staircase
Gas appliances should be serviced annually by a qualified gas engineer
Rented apartments must have a current gas safety certificate
All apartments should have a current EICR (Electricity Installation Condition Report)
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all common areas of the building
Kitchen fires are one of the commonest risks in any household. Never throw water on an oil or fat fire
Never throw burning material or cigarette ends out of a window
Do NOT store inflammable items in your basement storage cubicle
Residents who are unable to use the stairs due to age or infirmity should complete an EEP (Emergency Evacuation Plan) and submit this to the fire service. Speak to a Director if you need help
A Floor Plan is available to enable residents to walk the route and check how long it takes. Copies of the floor plan are located by the lifts. If any resident needs clarification of escape routes or other related matters, they are to contact a Director