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Home safety

Asbestos, electrical, fire, gas and water safety advice to protect your home and family.

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Information in this area

  • Fire safety

    How to protect your home from fire, including how often to test your smoke alarm.

  • Fire safety in shared buildings

    With so many people living under one roof, we've got extra fire safety precautions for flats.

  • Gas safety

    What to do if you smell gas and how to protect your home from carbon monoxide.

  • Electrical safety

    How to use electricity safely at home and what to do if there’s a power cut.

  • Water safety

    How to prevent legionella at home and what to do if you have Legionnaires’ disease.

  • Asbestos safety

    What you should do if you have asbestos in your home and how we make sure you’re not at risk.