Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services.

Members received a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services which sought approval of a revised Fire Protocol for communal areas in residential blocks.  During the discussion the following points were noted.

Members noted that protocol in respect of private balconies aimed to mirror the communal areas; i.e. chairs were allowed if not flammable and officers sought to optimise residents’ safety without being too punitive.  Members accepted that too much storage on balconies was unsightly, as well as a fire risk, given the behaviour of some smokers who might flick cigarette ends off balconies.

RESOLVED, that – the protocol be endorsed for immediate adoption and implementation, subject to officers giving more clarity to protocol in respect of private balconies.