Curtains On Stair Landing

[Jaimsieboy]

I live on the top level flat of 4 houses.

There is large window which separates the bottom flat from the top flat where I live and I was going to put up a set of curtains on this window for privacy etc. but somebody told me that this could be a potential fire risk ?

Anybody got any suggestions on what I should do

Thanks...

J/boy

[smurfchops]

Everyone has curtains.  How could they be a fire risk?  

[Jaimsieboy]

Hi S....

 Yes I know that  but this window is between the ground floor and the top floor where I l.ive ...thanks for your input

[smurfchops]

Can your curtain finish at the bottom of your window?

[smurfchops]

Sorry I can't visualise where the window is.  In the hallway outside your flat?

[barry1010]

I understand the problem, it's classed as a communal area and part of the fire escape.

I don't know if there is such a thing as approved fabrics or materials for these areas but maybe speak to the planning department of your local council and fire service 

 

[Maydup]

You can buy fire retardant curtains and blinds, but you might be wise to seek permission via the managing agent first to save wasting your money if it's not allowed. 

[Maydup]

An alternative is to have a film put on the inside which allows you to see out and light to come in but blocks the view from outside.