We strongly encourage anyone spotting any breach of practice to either engage with the premises manager or to notify the local fire brigade. Here are some examples and the cost to rectify the issues which have been sent in to Firescout.

Care not taken to replace loft hatch in home for the elderly

Care not taken to replace loft hatch in home for the elderly

Danger Score3.6/5

"I noticed that the fire resistant loft hatch was not replaced in a plant room in a care home for the elderly."

Possible fine?No

Cost to remedy?£0.00

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Spotted:2012-10-20

Posted by:Messy

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" " As with fire doors, fire resisting loft hatches should always be placed back in their original position after use. They are there to stop fire spreading to new locations. When a fire can escape through to the roof, the fire and smoke can quickly spread throughout the building, causing life threatening danger to occupants.