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Carnmhor has been designed, and rebuilt, with the highest safety standards

and we are dedicated to keeping you safe during your stay.

We looked at safety regulations and went above and beyond what is required; from a full rebuild and re-wire, to comprehensive risk and fire risk assessments, through to PAT testing, appliance servicing and certification, emergency equipment and procedures - we have ensured the cottage is as safe as possible. Although the water supply is mains, we still have a 3-phase water filter in place should it be required. We also only employ local professionals - cleaning, gardening, plumbing, chimneys and certifications and are friendly, professional locally residing people.

All of these assessments, certification, maintenance schedules and documents are available to guests at the property, alongside emergency procedures and details of nearest doctor, hospital, dentist and veterinary surgeons.

Your safety - and that of your party and pets - is paramount, just above your relaxed enjoyment of Carnmhor and Skye!

Fire Safety and

Firefighting

Equipment

Carnmhor has safety at the forefront. The log burners include heat-proof gloves and tools, with a fire guard and sand bucket available under the stairs. Matches are in metal boxes and the chimneys are swept and certified annually.

Fire extinguishers are in the hallway, with a fire blanket in the kitchen and another at the top of the stairs. The stairs also has emergency bulkhead lighting should power fail, and each drawer has a dynamo-powered torch.

The equipment is up to standard for fire retention/proofing (including all furnishings), but should the need to fight a fire occur, there is also emergency equipment available:

Carnmhor has Fire Extinguishers in the main hallway.

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Carnmhor uses the type of dry powder extinguisher known as standard.

Summary: Standard dry powder fire extinguishers are very versatile and can put out virtually every kind of fire. However, they aren’t recommended for use in enclosed spaces. See the link for a full article explaining the correct use of fire extinguishers in confined spaces.

Dry powder fire extinguisher uses:

• Fires involving flammable solids, such as paper, wood, and textiles (‘class A’ fires)
• Fires involving flammable liquids, such as petrol, diesel, and paint (‘class B’ fires)
• Fires involving flammable gases, such as butane and methane (‘class C’ fires)
• Electrical fires involving electrical equipment up to 1000

DO NOT use dry powder fire extinguishers for:

• Fires involving cooking oil, such as chip pan fires (‘class F’ fires)
• Fires involving electrical equipment over 1000v
• Fires in enclosed spaces
• Fires involving flammable metals UNLESS it is a specialist dry powder extinguisher

The extinguisher:

• BLUE coloured label stating ‘Powder’ and/or
• Should be identified by an extinguisher ID sign fixed nearby – ‘Powder Extinguisher’

How to use a dry powder fire extinguisher:

In all cases, firstly remove the safety pin to break the anti-tamper seal, and stand well back from the fire.

Remember – don’t use dry powder extinguishers in enclosed areas.

Using the extinguisher:

• Aim at the base of the fire and move the jet rapidly backwards and forwards
• For electrical fires: switch off the power if it’s safe to do so, then direct the jet of powder straight at the fire

Foam fire extinguisher

Carnmhor’s Foam extinguisher is used for fires involving flammable solids and liquids (not electrical).

Summary: a foam extinguisher is good for general use.

Foam fire extinguisher uses:

• Fires involving flammable solids, such as paper, wood, and textiles (‘class A’ fires)

• Fires involving some flammable liquids, such as petrol, diesel, and paint (‘class B’ fires)

DO NOT use dry powder fire extinguishers for:

• Cooking fires involving oil and grease, such as chip pan fires (‘class F’ fires)

• Fires involving flammable gases, like methane and butane (‘class C’ fires)

The extinguisher:

• BLUE coloured label stating ‘Powder’ and/or
• Should be identified by an extinguisher ID sign fixed nearby – ‘Powder Extinguisher

How to use a foam extinguisher:

Foam fire extinguishers need to be used differently, depending on the type of fire.

In all cases, firstly remove the safety pin – this will break the anti-tamper seal – and stand well back from the fire.

Flammable liquids fires:

• Do NOT spray directly at the fire, this can cause it to spread to nearby surfaces

• Where the liquid on fire is contained, point the extinguisher at the inside edge of the container

• If it’s not contained, spray with a gentle, sweeping movement across the TOP of the fire, or against an adjacent surface

• This way the foam will drop down and settle on the top of the burning liquid

Flammable solids fires:

• Aim at the base of the fire

• Keep the extinguisher moving forwards and backwards across the flames as you spray

Carnmhor has a Fire Blanket in the kitchen AND at the top of the stairs

Ways To Use A Fire Blanket

1 Fire blankets are a useful method of dealing with kitchen fires like fryers. The first thing you must do (if possible) is to turn off the heat source (with our hob this can be the fused spur in the kitchen wall), then stretch the blanket out so that it is large enough to cover the whole flame. Place the fire blanket over the burning pan to smother the flames, leaving it in place for at least a half hour to make sure that the fire is out. If you were unable to switch off the heat source before you started then switch it off as soon as you can safely do so. Then leave the room, close the door and make a telephone call to the fire brigade and us on 07728510795.

2 Fire blankets are also useful if a person’s clothes catch fire. Surround them in the blanket (making sure to keep your hands safely wrapped in the blanket) and encourage the person to roll on the floor until the flames have been extinguished.

3 Another use for a fire blanket is to act as protection if you need to walk through a burning room. Wrap yourself, baby, child or someone else safely in the fire blanket as you pass through the fire affected area.

Ways To Not Use A Fire Blanket

1 If the fire is bigger than the blanket then leave well alone. It will not be able to smother the flames. Switch off the heat source if possible then leave the room closing the door and call the fire brigade as soon as possible.

2 Never try to throw the blanket over a burning pan – you’re sure to miss and won’t be able to retrieve the blanket for another try.

3 Always be sure to shield yourself from the flames as you approach the fire, paying special attention to your hands as you carefully place the blanket over the fire.