21 Fire regulations and practice Fire-extinguishing equipment is checked monthly, fire safety checks are carried out regularly and fire practices are held at least once a term. Al l boarders are briefed on fire evacuation procedures. Electrical appl iances are checked every term for safety and every boarder’s electrical items are regularly tested. Boarders may contact duty staff at any time on the house duty mobi le. Doors leading into the boarding houses are fitted with keypad locks. Visitors must be signed in and out of boarding houses. Boarders must inform the duty staff whenever they go off-site and as soon as they return. School gates are closed at night. Electric sockets must not be overloaded. Windows are fitted with safety restrictors. Pupi ls must not cl imb over gates or wal ls. Cooking equipment (e.g. kettles) is only al lowed in the house kitchens and not in bedrooms. Safety and security The boarding houses are kept secure and the safety of boarders is enhanced in various ways: Safety and security Houses are kept secure and the safety of boarders is a priority Duty staff may be contacted at any time
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