…review ACM and other cladding systems to assess and assure their fire safety, and the potential risks to residents of external fire spread. The Expert Panel has also issued advice on other key fire safety risks that need to be managed appropriately. This consolidated note brings the Expert Panel’s advice together in a single document and supersedes the existing Advice Notes 1 to 22. The advice on…

…commended fuels only – never use petrol or paraffin to light your fire Always use a fire guard to protect against flying sparks Don’t overload the grate or build fires too high Let fires burn down well before going to bed or leaving the house Check the hearth, floor and furnishings near the fire for sparks or embers Warning signs you have a chimney fire Excessive smoke Embers falling back into the…

…andy for emergencies – never use lighted candles. Know the site’s fire safety arrangements – make sure all of your group are aware Fit a smoke alarm in your caravan– optical alarms are usually most effective and test it Stand by your pan– never leave cooking unattended and don’t cook inside tents Remove rubbish – dispose of it properly, and keep the area near your tent/caravan clear Turn if off – a…