Discarded Items Do not leave unwanted furniture and items at common areas such as corridors, lift lobbies, void decks and staircases. Arrange with your Town Council or Management Office if you require assistance for the disposal of unwanted bulky items such as cupboards, sofas, etc. If you notice discarded items at the common areas, please alert your local Town Council or Management Office. Rubbish Chutes/Bins Completely extinguish lighted materials e.g. cigarettes and sparklers before disposal into rubbish chutes/bins. Completely douse charcoal embers with water before disposal into rubbish chutes/bins. Avoid throwing flammable substances like paint, oil or kerosene into rubbish chutes/bins. Cooking Never leave cooking unattended as it can result in fires; turn off the gas supply and cooking appliances whenever they are not in use. Petrol or kerosene should not be used to start a BBQ fire " they can flare up unexpectedly; use fire-starters instead. Charcoal should be completely doused with water when cooking is done. Keep cooking appliances including the stove-top, cooker hoods and ovens clean and free of grease. Keep flammable liquids (e.g. cooking oil and alcohol) and combustible materials away from heat sources such as the stove. Keep LPG cylinders in a well-ventilated area. Electrical Appliances Never overload electrical outlets with electrical appliances. Always switch off appliances when they are not in use. Check the condition of wires regularly. Frayed wires or cracked cords should be replaced or repaired by licensed electricians. Do not run wires under carpets or mats and keep them away from hot surfaces. Use electrical plugs which carry the SAFETY Mark Housekeeping Keep matches, lighters and candles out of children"s reach. Store flammable substances in a safe place. Do not place window curtains or any combustible materials near praying altars, stoves or lighted materials. After parties or gatherings, check for smouldering cigarette butts around and under the sofa, chair cushions and carpets. Lit candles should also be kept away from paper, curtains and furnishings. They should be placed in stable holders on heat-resistant surface. It is also not advisable to leave candles burning in a room unattended. Decorations and Lightings Check the decorative lighting fixtures for damage and defects before use and regularly thereafter for wear and tear. If blown bulbs and frayed wires are detected, replace them immediately with new ones. Do not leave decorative lighting fixtures switched-on when leaving home or when going to bed. Lighting fixtures rated for indoor use should not be used in outdoor areas. Use decorative lighting fixtures which carry the SAFETY Mark. Decorations made of light tissue paper or cardboard burn easily. Do not attach them to lights or other heat sources, and always keep them away from naked flames, such as lit candles. Handling Sparklers Sparklers should be kept in a closed box and away from flames. When being used, it should be lit at arm"s length and only one at a time. Children playing with sparklers must be supervised by parents/adults. Lighted sparklers should never be thrown at combustible materials. When a sparkler goes out, do not immediately touch the hot end for it could still burn; put the hot end in a bucket of water to fully cool it down before disposing it safely. Follow the safety instructions as stated by the manufacturer. These instructions are typically found on the box housing the sparkler. |