Additional Safety Tips

Why Balcony Fires Can Be Dangerous

If a fire breaks out on your balcony, it could spread much faster than a fire inside your home. This is because inside buildings there are walls and doors that can contain a fire [see building and design] and there’s a limited supply of oxygen to keep the fire burning. 

Whereas outside, there’s an unlimited supply of oxygen and a fire can quickly be blown by the wind, spreading it upwards and outwards and putting balconies or flats above you at risk. 

Fire hazards on balconies range from smoking and carelessly throwing away cigarettes, to using patio heaters, unsuitable electrical items, BBQs and storing items that can easily catch fire. All these create a higher risk of fire.