Fire safety

Fire safety is a shared responsibility between you as the resident and us as the housing association.

Your responsibility as a tenant
You also play a vital role in fire safety. Keep the following points in mind:

• Know the escape route: Discuss the quickest exit route with your housemates and agree on a meeting point outside. Call 112 in case of fire.
• Keep escape routes clear: This is essential for a safe evacuation. We regularly inspect this in collaboration with the fire department.
• Close doors in case of fire: This can slow down smoke and fire.
• Pan fire? Use a lid or a fire blanket to extinguish the flames—never use water!!! 
• Extension cords: Never use extension cords for heavy electrical appliances. Avoid daisy-chaining multiple extension cords. Use only approved cords for low-power devices.
• No storing flammable items outside: Keep flammable materials like wood or plastic away from the building.
• Unplug unused devices: Disconnect chargers and devices when not in use.
• Keep it clean: Keep the kitchen, washing machine, and extractor fan clean to prevent the buildup of flammable grease and dust.
• Learn more about fire safety: Check out the fire department’s brochure or visit their website for tips.
• Join the Veste Wonen Safety Event: Learn from the fire department and use the escape room to practice evacuating during a smoke situation. We invite all tenants annually.

We ensure the house is delivered safely and take the following precautions:

• Smoke detectors are installed in common areas and where necessary.
• Fire extinguishers are placed on every floor and in shared spaces.
• Doors on escape routes are easy to open; we check this in collaboration with the fire department.