Building Safety Hub

You can use our Building Safety Hub to see the latest advice from us (Bolton at Home) on keeping you and your home safe.

Our Building Safety Hub includes important information and handy advice on topics such as fire, energy, water, and asbestos safety, as well details on improvement works (for details on improvement works, tap here to view our latest Building Safety Updates). We've also included a series of short animated films covering many of these same themes.

Some of the information on our Building Safety Hub is specific to flats, while other sections are relevant to all property types (including houses).

If you'd like to speak with us about anything relating to safety in or around your home, please don't hesitate to get in touch. You can email us using buildingsafety@boltonathome.org.uk or call 01204 328000.

Swipe or scroll left/right below to see some of our most popular building safety topics:

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See a summary of your building's latest Fire Risk Assessment:

These assessments evaluate existing safety measures, assess the likelihood of a fire occuring, and consider the potential harm if it does. Tap here to view a summary of the latest Fire Risk Assessment for your building.

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Water safety and hygiene in your home:

The safety and quality of your water could be affected by the growth of bacteria, such as Legionella, if you've been away from home for a while. Tap here to watch our animation on keeping your water clean and safe.

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It's not the same without you:

If you'd like to join your neighbours in ensuring our buildings are safe and accessible for everyone, tap here to learn more about our Resident Building Safety Panel.

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Items left in communal areas - our policy:

Items stored in communal areas may present a hazard as they could prevent people from leaving the building safely in the event of a fire. Tap here for information on keeping yourself and others safe.

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Download our essential Home Safety Guide:

These guides contain information to help keep you and others safe, covering several areas such as Fire Safety and Asbestos. We've created two versions: one for houses, and one for flats. Tap here to download your home safety guide.

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Download our guide on Fire Doors:

Our leaflet contains handy information on what fire doors are, why they're important, how/when we’ll inspect them, and how you can regularly check the ones in your home/building. Tap here to download your Fire Doors guide.

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Watch our short animations on gas safety, fire safety, and Fire Doors:

At just a few minutes long, our home safety animations offer a quick and easy way to make sure your home is safe. Tap here to watch our home safety animations.

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Meter tampering: know the risks:

Some of the risks of meter tampering include shocks/severe burns, fires, and even explosions. Read our short guide for steps on how to keep your neighbours, friends, family members, and your/their children safe. Tap here to download our leaflet on meter tampering.

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The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service website also has lots of advice on keeping you and your family safe:

To see Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service's (GMFRS') full collection of fire safety advice on a range of topics (and in other languages), please tap here (link opens in a new tab).

Which building safety topic would you like to learn more about?

Our Resident Engagement Strategy for Higher Risk Buildings

Screenshot of the cover page for our Resident Engagement Strategy for High Risk Residential Buildings (the PDF version, updated August 2024).

Our Resident Engagement Strategy for High-Risk Residential Buildings focuses on ensuring your safety through active engagement and communication.

It outlines our responsibilities under the Building Safety Act 2022, emphasising the importance of involving you in our safety decisions, maintaining accurate safety information, and reporting incidents. 

The strategy aims to empower you, ensure our colleagues are engaged, and continuously improve safety measures. Key themes in our strategy include transparent communication, training for staff, and regular reviews to adapt to legislative changes and any feedback you might provide.

We want to maintain a collaborative approach to building safety, ensuring residents like you feel informed and involved.

A reminder on emergency escape route plans

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Please let us know if you would need help to evacuate in the event of a fire.

Please note: if you would need help to evacuate in the event of a fire, you must tell us. This could be because of a disability, a sensory impairment or if you have reduced mobility. 

If you feel that you would need assistance, please phone us on 01204 328000 or email us at buildingsafety@boltonathome.org.uk.