Agenda item

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

The Committee received a report from the Executive Director, Community and Children’s Services in respect of the fire door replacement programme.

The Assistant Director explained to the Committee that the programme was developed to ensure compartmentation of both fire and smoke if an apartment fire was to occur. Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, apartment fire doors, must meet specific standards to ensure they provide adequate protection in the event of a fire. A Member highlighted residents concerns that, subsequently, they might be expected to ‘foot the bill’ for these works. The Assistant Director advised Members that the BEO would require the potential contractors to make good on anything they do which may ultimately damage the property. However, at the conclusion of the tender process any further costs shall be factored into the final project cost, and this shall be shared with the Committee since the BEO had no intention to incur any further costs onto residents without being transparent in the process.

RESOLVED, that – the report and its contents be noted.