Going on holiday

Fire safety advice for the holidays

Holiday time should be a time of relaxation and fun. By taking a few fire safety precautions both before and during you holiday, your enjoyment should not be spoilt by an unwanted fire.

Before you go away:

• Turn off all gas appliances that are not required to be running while you are away.
• Turn off and unplug all electrical appliances not needed.
• Close all internal doors. Then if a  fire occurs, it should help contain it and cause less damage.
• Turn off water at the mains. Water from a leaking pipe or overflowing from a cistern could short out electrical wiring and cause a fire.
• Empty all rubbish bins and ashtrays.
• Tell a relative, friend or neighbour that you are going away and leave a key with them if possible.
• Check your smoke alarms.

While you are away

When staying in hotels or apartments:

• Walk your escape route(s) and find your final exit doors. Having a fire plan is even more important when you are in an unfamiliar place. See Escape Plan.
• Check the position of fire alarm call points and fire-fighting equipment.
• Read the fire instructions displayed in your room and at reception.
• Ask where the assembly point is in case of fire, so people will know you are safely outside.