Common use of Fire Equipment Clause in Contracts

Fire Equipment. Fire blankets and/or extinguishers are located in all kitchens. These are to be used for small fires only such as stove top fires where oil has ignited. Used fire blankets/extinguishers must be returned to the Village administration office for immediate replacement. Fire equipment that is not in working order jeopardises the safety of all residents and as such Village Management, Village Staff and Village Security will regularly be checking all fire equipment including fire extinguishers and hoses, fire alarm boxes, smoke detectors, exit signs and evacuation maps. It is against the law to tamper with fire equipment including removing or covering exit signs, damaging exit signs, altering the function of door closers, disabling or covering smoke detectors, discharging fire extinguishers for any purpose other than putting out a fire and doing anything that may compromise the proper functioning of fire equipment. Residents may be subject to possible criminal penalties and disciplinary action which may include termination of a resident's Licence or Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement. Residents may also be liable for any additional costs. Any fire equipment repair or replacement or related damage that results from resident misconduct may be charged to the resident(s) responsible.