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Recently the London Fire Brigade reported a sharp rise in fires linked to lithium-ion batteries found in electronic scooters and bikes. Unfortunately, fires as a result of these batteries can ignite suddenly, spread rapidly and produce toxic smoke putting lives and property at risk.

With the use of e-bikes and e-scooters on the rise around campus, there has been a change to our fire safety guidelines in University of Liverpool Halls.

Fire safety is taken seriously in Halls and with this in mind, it is prohibited to:

• store e-bikes, e-scooters, similar battery powered devices, including charging equipment, in Halls, including kitchens, bedrooms, corridors, stairwells and storage cupboards
• charge e-bikes, e-scooters and batteries in Halls
• use of e-bikes, e-scooters and similar devices inside buildings or in covered walkways

Do you own an e-scooter, e-bike or similar device?

Generally speaking, for fire safety reasons, it is important that you do not use damaged or modified batteries and chargers. Never leave batteries charging overnight too.

However, since the recent update to our fire safety guidelines in Halls, please:

• store your device off site at an external storage facility
• charge batteries in safe external locations 

Hire an e-scooter or e-bike

If you're looking for a quick and sustainable way to get around the city this semester, you can hire a Voi e-bike or e-scooter and hop on without the worry of storing or charging your own device.

New to e-scooters? Check out Voi's safety tips here!

Have you spotted an e-scooter, e-bike or similar device around Halls?

If you notice anyone storing or charging an electric bike, scooter, or similar device inside halls, please report it immediately to your Hall Manager, Reception or Campus Support.

If a device is found on site, staff may remove it unless prior consent has been given by the Hall Manager.

Got a question?

If you have any questions around storing or using an e-scooter or e-bike on site, reach out to your Hall Manager.