Please do not store combustible items near your home.
Your safety is important to us. Please help us protect your home and family.
One crucial aspect of home safety is ensuring that combustible items are stored properly and away from your living spaces. Combustible materials can create significant fire hazards and understanding how to manage them can prevent fires from occurring.
What Are Combustible Items?
Combustible items are materials that can easily catch fire and burn.
Examples include:
- Flammable liquids and gases such as petrol, paint thinner, propane, and butane.
- Solid combustibles such as paper, cardboard, wood, fabric, and unwanted household items.
- Trailing cables used for charging electric scooters or mobility scooters.
The Risks of Storing Combustible Items Near Your Home
- Fire Hazard
The most obvious risk is the potential for fire. Combustible items can ignite from a spark, heat source, or even spontaneous combustion under certain conditions. A carelessly discarded cigarette can be disastrous. - Health Risks
Some combustible materials release toxic fumes when they burn, posing health risks to you, your family, pets, and anyone nearby. - Property Damage
Fires can cause extensive damage to your home, leading to costly repairs and loss of valuable possessions.
Safe Disposal of Combustible Materials
We understand that when you are moving in, redecorating or having a clear out, you might temporarily have extra boxes, packaging or household waste. However please do not store these materials near your home, even for a short time – they can still pose a serious fire risk. Please ensure that anything you are disposing of is kept at least 6 meters away from any building.
If you are having any difficulty disposing of items, please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with advice and guidance. You can contact us by:
- Emailing reception@epichousing.co.uk
- Calling Reception on 01782 252575 (Mon-Fri, 9am to 4pm)
- Popping into Reception at Ubberley (Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm)
Your safety is of paramount importance to us, so please do check out anything that you may have in the home that could be combustible and dispose of safely.
