Entrance

Objects should not be stored in hallways or paths as they make exiting more difficult in an emergency. For fire safety reasons, nothing should be stored in the stairwell of a building – not even children’s prams. Open and well-lit paths increase safety. If older people are living at home or tend to visit your home, there should be a stool near the entrance for putting on shoes. The safety of stairwells, windows and balconies of the home should also be considered. Handrails and anti-slip stickers on stairs make moving about on the stairs safer. If there are small children at home, the stairs should also have a safety gate. There are latches available for windows that help lock the window into a specific position and thus reduce the risk of falling out of the window. A child lock installed on the balcony door also reduces small children’s risk of falling.

Only suitable electric devices intended for outdoor use should be used on a balcony, and extension cords should not be drawn from the indoors to the balcony or terrace. For fire safety reasons, it is important that burning candles are not left unattended on the balcony and that the balcony is not used as storage space.