All smoke detectors in homes provided by Beacon are hard wired and we are responsible for repairing or replacing them.
Our qualified and registered engineers check all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home along with a gas cooker, however if its defective we would disconnect the appliance and advise that it is unsafe to use. It is the responsibility of residents to service gas cookers by appointing a Gas Safe engineer which you can find here.
If you have a gas boiler, Beacon would have installed a carbon monoxide alarm within the area of the boiler, please check this monthly alongside your fire alarm.
If you hear a bleeping noise from your smoke and/or carbon monoxide detector when no smoke or heat is present or if you think it is not working, you should report this to Beacon.
Fire Safety
Some general advice is to;
Advice from Mid & West Wales Fire Service
For information on protecting your home, you can visit the Mid & West Wales Fire Service website.
With a large percentage of fires starting in the kitchen, take a look at these top tips provided by the Mid & West Wales Fire Service in ways to reduce your chances of a fire starting in the kitchen.
Have an e-scooter or e-bike?
E-scooters and e-bikes should be safe when used correctly, however lithium-ion batteries can cause serious fires, this can be due to damage, improper use or low quality parts.
It’s important you buy these from reputable sellers. Fires started by lithium-ion batteries can start without warning and spread rapidly. To find more advice, please visit the government website here. You can also visit the MAWW Fire Service website here.
Are the contents of your home covered?
In the unfortunate event of a fire, you could be at risk of losing your valued possessions. If you rent a home from us, Beacon doesn’t insure the contents of your home as part of the tenancy agreement or occupation contract. It’s a good idea to consider what a home contents insurance policy would cover you for, in order to help you make an informed decision on whether you need one.
You can find out more about content insurance here.
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