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Steddy's Court fire safety information

31 - 78 Steddy's Court, Bryant Street, Chatham, ME4 5QT

There's a stay put policy for this building.

If there's a fire in your flat

Leave immediately. Get everyone in your home out, close the door behind you and leave the building. When you are safe to do so, call 999.

If there's a fire in another flat

  • Unless your flat is being affected by smoke or fire - stay put. There's fire protection provided in the building and the floors, walls and doors of each flat 
  • When you stay put, you reduce the risk of entering a smoky corridor unnecessarily and possibly being overwhelmed by smoke
  • Staying put also means that fire fighters can tackle the fire safely and quickly without being delayed by anyone coming down the stairs

There are fire action notices on display in the building that tell you what to do in the event of a fire. 

Escape route

Your escape route for Steddy's Court is: the main staircase that leads to the first and ground floor.

The best escape route is usually the normal way in and out of your home.

Vulnerable residents

An up to date list of residents who need assistance in the event of a fire is kept securely on site for the fire and rescue service. If you feel you should be included on the list please contact us.

Also please read our advice on what to do if you're vulnerable​​.

Building construction and cladding

Steddy's Court does not have cladding.

The building is of concrete construction with brick infill. Concrete slab floors separate each level.

The flats are constructed using solid concrete partitions with no false ceilings.

Routine inspections

The items below are inspected or serviced to maintain the fire safety in your building.