Agenda item

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

Members considered a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services in respect of fire safety measures in place post Grenfell.  Members noted that the Waking Watch at Great Arthur House was being phased out to evenings and weekends and smoke alarms had been de-sensitised to detect heat, and not smoke, which was more likely to result in false alarms.  Officers were confident that, in reducing the number of false alarms, residents would be more co-operative in the event of evacuations. 

Members noted that, in common with other authorities, the estate office was not responsible for evacuations.  Once the Fire Brigade has attended, they advised residents on staying put, evacuation and returning. 

RESOLVED, that – the report be noted.