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Fire safety in the home

This collection brings together all documents relating to domestic fire safety.

Updates to this page

From:
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Published:
28 March 2013
Last updated:
7 December 2023
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  1. New section added on e-bike and e-scooter fire safety in the home with links to information on how to keep your home safe when charging your e-bike or e-scooter.

  2. Updated the document description under Fire safety guidance for inside and outside the home.

  3. Added 'Fire safety in flats' leaflet.

  4. Added a link to the Fire England website.

  5. Updated to remove outdated guidance on fire safety for students in rented accommodation

  6. First published.

On April 1 2025 responsibility for fire and rescue transferred from the Home Office to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Fire safety advice for different groups of people inside and outside the home, and seasonal advice.

For more information on fire and rescue services in England, including fire safety, careers information, your local service and a national overview, visit Fire England.

Fire safety advice for inside and outside the home

E-bike and e-scooter fire safety in the home

There are a number of ways you can reduce the risk of fire when charging your e-bike or e-scooter battery in the home.

Read how you can keep your home safe when charging your e-bike or e-scooter.

Watch the video for quick tips.

E-bike and e-scooter fire safety in the home

Fire safety for parents, children, disabled people, students, Gypsies and Travellers

Seasonal fire safety advice

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