Submitted by Leon Pride on Monday 2nd December 2024
Published on Monday 27th January 2025
Current status: Open
Open until: Sunday 27th July 2025
Current Signatures: 15
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Make not having a fire/smoke alarm in a home illegal
We urge the government to make it illegal for homes in England to be without fire alarms. This measure could ensure a basic standard of safety, protect lives and reduce the risk of preventable tragedies caused by house fires. Let’s prioritise safety in every household.
Fire alarms can save lives. In the year ending March 2023, people were 12 times more likely to die in a fire if they didn't have a working smoke alarm in their home. Smoke alarms can provide critical early warnings, especially for vulnerable individuals like children or the elderly. We think they are cost-effective and align with other safety laws, such as seatbelt mandates. Mandating alarms could ensure safety, reduce preventable deaths, and relieve emergency services.
If you want to sign this petition (as opposed to merely discuss it), you need to do that on the government's e-Petitions website.
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