The objective of a Stay Put fire strategy is to keep people safely away from an outbreak of fire when they are not close to an active area. For example, if someone’s flat is not affected by the fire, the ‘Stay Put’ strategy recommends that they remain inside their residence, closing all doors and windows. This is to ensure that each individual flat/apartment would help contain the fire for a period of time.

If your building has a Stay Put strategy only if the fire is in your dwelling or you are requested to evacuate will you leave your residence. The advice is to stay put where safe to do so.