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 the installation of Fire Safety Doors at Great Arthur House.  Members noted that fire separation might need to be increased around the gas pipes and corridor ventilation and, long term, it would be desirable to remove gas entirely.

RESOLVED, that:

1.     The above timelines be noted as estimates, based on the assumption that the works will be considered as improvements and there will be no recharge to leaseholders;

2.     Authority to proceed be given (unless told otherwise) on the assumption that the works, as per advice from Counsel, are considered as improvements and cannot be recharged to long leaseholders;

3.     The increased scope of works be approved;

4.     The appointment of a design team and fire safety consultant be approved, to assess the increased scope of works required to achieve full compartmentation and fire stopping;

5.     The additional budget of £119,000 to reach next Gateway stage be approved, noting that this covers additional design stage testing related to the increased scope, design fees, and works associated with temporary installations to reach the next Gateway;

6.     The revised project budget (works) of £1,856,000(excluding risk) be noted;

7.     The total estimated cost of the project at £1,993,000 be noted (including spend to date, additional consultancy fees & staff costs / risk not included);

8.     Option 1 be approved; i.e. - Replacement of front door sets and frames, fanlights, all panel compartmentation, internal and  external common area fire doors, as well as internal fire escape doors within the individual properties.