Fire Safety Advice

Thatch fires do get a lot of bad publicity but, with sensible precautions, you can greatly reduce the risk and, in most cases, reduce your insurance premium

There are Thatch Fire Protection Products available to reduce the fire risk in thatched properties

Fire retardant spray www.magmafirestop.co.uk

Fire barriers eg THATCH-SAFE®
Alarm system THATCH-SAFE® ATTIX

Thatch fire safety advice - The thatcher

Common sense is required when dealing with thatched properties and fire safety.

Always remember to:

House on fire - Fire safety advice from the thatcher

Check the electric wiring
Fit a liner and sweep the chimney regularly
Do not use spark arrestors
Fit smoke alarms and test regularly
Have fire extinguishers available both powder and water
Avoid having BBQs, bonfires and fireworks close to the property
Have an outside water tap with hose
Know where your nearest fire hydrant is
Make sure the chimney height (including the pot) is a minimum of 1.8M above the ridge
Get specialist advice before fitting stoves.

Fire safety for thatch

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Fire Safety for Thatch - Information booklet with up to date advice for thatched property owners to download

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