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Safety in communal areas 

It’s important to keep communal areas like hallways and stairwells clear. The safety of our residents is our top priority. That is why we need to ensure that communal areas are managed correctly so they don’t pose a risk in the event of an emergency. 

Our Estate Services and Tenancy Management teams manage the risks in these areas, but inspections are also carried out regularly by Neighbourhood Officers and the Technical Services team. We need to make sure your communal areas are not obstructed and safe. This includes hallways, stairwells, concierge areas, and any areas within the building that are used by multiple people. 

Keeping communal areas clear 

Obstructions in communal areas are hazardous. 

• they obstruct you and your family if you need to make a quick escape, and can cause injury 

• they could fuel fire, helping it to spread, and making it harder to extinguish 

• they could obstruct emergency services who need to access the building 

• they are trip hazards even in non-emergency situations. 

We may write to you to let you know that your communal area is obstructed, and if these are your items, please remove them right away. This includes bikes, prams, or even a build-up of mail. 

Electric meter cupboards 

If there are any electric meter cupboards in your building, we also need to keep them clear. Filling up these cupboards with items increases the risk of fire starting and spreading.  

If you are concerned about an obstructed communal area email HousingTechnicalServ@thurrock.gov.uk

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