Somerset Council
Building Safety: Working together to keep you safe

Construction worker in safety gear holding a fire extinguisher with flames visible in a building under construction.At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to building safety. Ensuring our residents live in secure, well-informed environments is our top priority.

That’s why we’re proud to be working closely with our engaged tenants to make sure you have the information you need to keep yourself and your family safe.

Recently, our tenant engagement group reviewed the fire safety information we provide and felt there was more we could do.

As a result, we’ve uploaded a range of useful fire safety resources to our website for all of our residents all designed to help you understand what to do in the event of a fire.

In addition, all residents who live in blocks of flats, will receive an additional A4 fire safety leaflet, thoughtfully designed by our engaged tenant John Moore with input from the group.

This leaflet outlines the steps to take if a fire occurs in your building. When this arrives, we strongly encourage you to take a few minutes to read through it it could make all the difference in an emergency.

The group is also turning its attention to the risks associated with e-bikes and e-scooters. When not charged or stored correctly, the batteries in these devices can pose serious fire hazards as highlighted by a recent incident. More guidance on this topic will be shared soon.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns about building safety, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Together, we can make our homes safer for everyone.