Fire safety

Fire safety is a shared responsibility between you as the resident and us as the housing association.

Your responsibility as a tenant
You also play a vital role in fire safety. Keep the following points in mind:

• Know the escape route
  Discuss the quickest exit route with your housemates and agree on a meeting point outside. Call 112 in case of fire.
• Keep escape routes clear
  This is essential for a safe evacuation. We regularly inspect this in collaboration with the fire department.
• Close doors in case of fire
  This can slow down smoke and fire.
• Pan fire?—never use water!
  Use a lid or a fire blanket to extinguish the flames.
• Extension cords
  Never use extension cords for heavy electrical appliances. Avoid daisy-chaining multiple extension cords. Use only approved cords for low-power devices.
• No storing flammable items outside
  Keep flammable materials like wood or plastic away from the building.
• Unplug unused devices
  Disconnect chargers and devices when not in use.
• Keep it clean
  Keep the kitchen, washing machine, and extractor fan clean to prevent the buildup of flammable grease and dust.
• Learn more about fire safety
  For more tips about fire safety, check out the fire department's website or read the brochure on the right. 
• Join the Veste Wonen Safety Event
  Learn from the fire department and use the escape room to practice evacuating during a smoke situation at our Veste Wonen Safety Event. We invite all tenants annually.

We ensure the house is delivered safely and take the following precautions:

• Smoke detectors are installed in common areas and where necessary.
• Fire extinguishers are placed on every floor and in shared spaces.
• Doors on escape routes are easy to open; we check this in collaboration with the fire department.