FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT · System BuiltꢀBrick, Block, stone cladding, plastic cladding and other cladding (Not known) Construction Type ꢀ Roof Flat Sleeping Occupants Yes Construction

Property Address: 119ꢀ205 Butchers Road Canning Town London E16 1NE

Prepared By: Faithorn Farrell Timms LLPCentral Court1 Knoll RiseOrpingtonKent BR6 0JA

Name of Assessor: Date of Assessment: 21st June 2017

Signature: Report Issue Date: 29 June 2017Report Version: Rev 0

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

Risk Rating: Substantial

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Date Review Reviewed By Comments

29/06/2017 Date of Issue of FRA

PREMISES ADDRESS: 119-205 Butchers Road Canning Town London E16 1NE

Review Record

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Introduction

Instruction

Faithorn Farrell Timms LLP was commissioned by Rydon Maintenance Ltd. to undertake an independent Fire Risk Assessment to the subject property in order to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

The aim of this report is to summarise the findings of the fire risk assessment and provide recommendation on actions needed to reduce the risk of fire and loss of life and comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

The purpose of this report is to provide an assessment of the risk to life from fire in these premises, and where appropriate, to make recommendations to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation. The report does not address the risk to property or business continuity from fire.

may have control of any part of the premises, e.g. the occupier or owner. In all other premises the person or people in control of the premises will be responsible. If there is more than one responsibile person in any type of premises they must all take reasonable steps to work with one another to reduce risks.

Limitations

This assessment takes into account the Client’s particular instructions and requirements and addresses their priorities at that time. This report is not intended for, and should not be relied on by any third party, and no responsibility is undertaken to any third party in relation to it.

No fire safety records, previously prepared fire risk assessments or floor plans were provided prior to our inspection.

This report is solely concerned with the communal parts of residential accommodation present.

Report Content

● Property Attributes

● Risk Level Score

● Action Plan

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PROPERTY ATTRIBUTES


Property Address

119ꢀ205 Butchers Road, Canning Town, London E16 1NE

Responsible person (e.g. employer) or person having control of the premises:

Assessor Date of Previous FRA N/A

Date of Assessment 21st June 2017 Fire Loss Experience None reported at time of instruction

Suggested Review Annually Other Relevant Information None

Number of Floors 11 Approximate Maximum Number 100

Approx Floor Area (M2 per floor) 336 Approximate number of employees at one time

2

Approx Floor Area (M2 gross) 3696Maximum number of members of the public at any one time Low quantities visiting only

Approx Floor Area (M2 on ground floor)

Communal entrance area 200m2 Associated hours/times of occupation 24 hours a day

Construction Type ꢀ WallsSystem BuiltꢀBrick, Block, stone cladding, plastic cladding and other cladding (Not known)

Construction Type ꢀ Roof Flat Sleeping Occupants Yes

Occupants especially at risk from fire (enter yes or unknown)Construction Type ꢀ Floors Concrete

Property Attributes

This fire risk assessment should be reviewed by a competent person by the date indicated above or at such earlier time as there is reason to suspect that it is no longer valid, or if there has been a significant change in the matters to which it relates, or if a fire occurs.

The Premises The Occupants


Other Comments on Construction

44 Flats located over 11 floors with a central protected stairwell. 2x passenger lifts External cladding Panels inspected but unable to determinethe fire resisting qualities from visual inspection further testing recommended.

29/06/2017 None

Use of Premises Residential Disabled Occupants None noted during inspection

Converted or Purpose Built? Purpose built Young Persons Yes

Applicable legislation:

Other legislation:

Enforced by: Local Authority

Relevant fire safety legislation

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Housing Act 2004


FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT


1.00 ELECTRICAL SOURCES OF IGNITION N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

1.01 Reasonab e measures taken to prevent fires of e ectrica origin? ꢀ Storage in E ectrica service cupboards and cupboard under the stairs.

1.02 Fixed insta ation periodica y inspected and tested? ꢀꢀ Latest test date 02/06/2014

1.03 Portab e app iance testing (where appropriate) carried out? ꢀꢀ1.04 Suitab e po icy regarding the use of persona e ectrica app iances? ꢀꢀ1.05 Suitab e imitation of trai ing eads and adapters? ꢀꢀ2.00 SMOKING N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

2.01 Reasonab e measures taken to prevent fires as a resu t of smoking? ꢀꢀ2.02 Smoking prohibited on the premises? ꢀꢀ2.03 Smoking prohibited in appropriate areas? ꢀꢀ2.04 Suitab e arrangements for those who wish to smoke? ꢀꢀ2.05 This po icy appeared to be observed at time of inspection? ꢀꢀꢀꢀ3.00 ARSON NO YES Observations and Comments

3.01Does basic security against arson by outsiders appear reasonab e? Reasonab e on y in the context of this fire risk assessment. If specific advice on security (inc uding security against arson) is required, the advice of a security specia ist shou d be obtained.

ꢀ Refuse bin store doors open and bins outside store.

3.02Is there an absence of unnecessary fire oad in c ose proximity to the premises or avai ab e for ignition by outsiders? ꢀ Bins very c ose to bui ding at front of property.

4.00 PORTABLE HEATERS AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

4.01 Is the use of portab e heaters avoided as far as practicab e? ꢀꢀ

4.02Is the use of the more hazardous type (e.g. radiant bar fires or og app iances) avoided? ꢀꢀ

4.03Are suitab e measures taken to minimize the hazard of ignition of combustib e materia s? ꢀꢀ

4.04 Are fixed heating insta ations subject to regu ar maintenance? ꢀꢀ5.00 COOKING N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

5.01 Are reasonab e measures taken to prevent fires as a resu t of cooking? ꢀꢀ5.02 Fi ters changed and ductwork c eaned regu ar y? ꢀꢀ5.03 Suitab e extinguishing app iances avai ab e? ꢀꢀ6.00 LIGHTNING N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

Fire Risk Assessment

FIRE HAZARDS AND THEIR ELIMINATION OR CONTROL



6.01 Do the premises have a ightning protection system? ꢀꢀꢀꢀ Latest test date 8/7/16 by Southern Lighting Engineers Ltd

7.01 Is the standard of housekeeping adequate? ꢀ

Storage in anding obby areas throughout the property and arge amounts of storage in the cupboard under the stairs which is not fu y separated from the stairwe . No access to aundry rooms on a f oors but there appears to be a arge amounts of storage within the rooms.

7.02 Combustib e materia s appear to be separated from ignition sources? ꢀ Storage in E ectrica service cupboards

7.03 Avoidance of unnecessary accumu ation of combustib e materia s or waste? ꢀStorage in anding obby areas throughout the property and arge amounts of storage in the cupboard under the stairs which is not fu y separated from the stairwe .

7.04 Appropriate storage of hazardous materia s? ꢀꢀ

7.05 Avoidance of inappropriate storage of combustib e materia s? ꢀ

Storage in anding obby areas throughout the property and arge amount of storage in the cupboard under the stairs which is not fu y separated from the stairwe . No access to aundry rooms on a f oors but there appears to be a arge amounts of storage within the rooms.

8.00 HAZARDS INTRODUCED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS AND BUILDING WORKS N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

8.01 Are fire safety conditions imposed on outside contractors? ꢀꢀ Rydon have confirmed that externa contractors are subject to fire safety conditions. However no certified evidence provided

8.02Is there satisfactory contro over works carried out on the premises by outside contractors (inc uding “hot work” permits)? ꢀꢀꢀꢀ Rydon has confirmed that satisfactory contro s are put in p ace

8.03If there are inꢀhouse maintenance personne , are suitab e precautions taken during “hot work”, inc uding use of “hot work” permits? ꢀꢀ

Rydon have confirmed that any in house maintenance personne dep oyed to the property wou d be subject to suitab e precautions. However no certified evidence provided

9.00 DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

9.01Are the genera fire precautions adequate to address the hazards associated with dangerous substances used or stored within the premises? ꢀꢀꢀꢀ

9.02If 9.01 app ies, has a specific risk assessment been carried out, as required by the Dangerous Substances and Exp osive Atmospheres Regu ations 2002? ꢀꢀ

10.00OTHER SIGNIFICANT FIRE HAZARDS THAT WARRANT CONSIDERATION INCLUDING PROCESS HAZARDS THAT IMPACT ON GENERAL FIRE PRECAUTIONS

N/A NO YES Observations and Comments



10.01 Hazards: ꢀꢀ

Refuse chute does not conform to current standards and is within the stairwe . Refuse chutes shou d not be positioned within stairwe s (Approved Docunent B of the bui ding regu ations Para s 5.54ꢀ5.57) and the Fire Safety in Purpose Bui t B ocks of F ats Para 65. However within the Fire Safety in Purpose Bui t B ocks of F ats Para 65.4 states "Refuse chutes and access hatches can sometimes be found direct y opening onto protected corridors, obbies and stairs, so providing the potentia for the spread of fire and smoke to the common escape routes. In these situations, an automatic fireꢀresisting shutter shou d be fitted at the base of the refuse chute to restrict the spread of fire and smoke from a fire in the bin room. The shutter shou d, as a minimum, be operated on a fixed temperature fusib e ink. Further protection can be provided by a sprink er system ocated over the bins, with either frangib e bu b or fusib e ink sprink er heads, or open sprink er heads with water discharge contro ed by smoke detectors. The provision of sprink ers shou d a ways be considered where access hatches open into protected stairways or obbies containing more than two f at entrance doors". There appears to be no automatic fireꢀresisting shutter insta ed at the base of the refuse chute and no sprink ers which shou d a ways be considered where access hatches open into protected stairways. A visua inspection of the externa c adding/pane ing was conducted with a representative from Rydon. We were unab e to ascertain the type of materia uti ised in its construction or the fixing methods to the ba cony pane ing and the pane ing/c adding on the externa faces of the property. The externa c adding appears to be p astic materia s and the frame ho ding in the pane ing is p astic. We wou d recommend that a specia ist c adding company is instructed to test the pane ing/c adding to ensure it wi give the required eve s of FR and prevention of surface spread of f ames a ong with ensuring that the insta ations of the c adding meets the current regu ations. We wou d reccommend urgent attention to the

11.00 MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM FIRE N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES



11.01It is considered that the premises are provided with reasonab e means of escape in case of fire. ꢀ

See 10.01. A so the cupboard under the stairs is not separated from the stairwe and a the obby compartment wa s/screens on each f oor are not 30 minute FR as the bottom pane s are p ywood, other pane s have been rep aced with p ywood, the FR g ass is not insta ed in intumescent sea ant and has gaps through the putty. Cab es and pipes have been insta ed through the obby wa s, pane s and screens but have not been Fire stopped. The reception area service hatch is not FR and there is no Fire shutter to c ose to protect the exit route.

11.02 Adequate design of escape routes? ꢀ See 10.01 and 11.01

11.03 Adequate provision of exits? ꢀꢀ

11.04 Exits easi y and immediate y openab e where necessary? ꢀꢀꢀꢀ

11.05 Fire exits open in direction of escape where necessary? ꢀꢀ

11.06 Avoidance of s iding or revo ving doors as fire exits where necessary? ꢀꢀ

11.07 Satisfactory means for securing exits? ꢀꢀ

11.08 Reasonab e distances of trave where there is a sing e direction of trave ? ꢀꢀ

11.09 Reasonab e distances of trave where there are a ternative means of escape? ꢀꢀꢀꢀ



11.10 Suitab e protection of escape routes? ꢀ

See 10.01 and 11.01. F at Front doors are not FD30S (See 12.02) Throughout the entire bui ding Service cupboard doors are not fu FD30S doors and service riser cupboards are not 30 minute FR rated. Throughout the entire bui ding where cab es and pipes pass through the f oors, wa s and cei ing of the service cupboards, riser cupboards, obby areas, f at door frames, protected stairwe and within the common areas they have not been sufficient y Fire stopped with arge breaches in compartmentation. Throughout the entire bui ding Cab e trunking is p astic and has not been insta ed to correct fixing standards. The Lobby doors and partition wa s/screens on a f oors wi not give 30 minutes FR protection to the stairwe as the doors have issues(See 12.07) and the wa s do not have FR g azing(See 11.01) strips and sea s damaged and se f c osing devices are not to current recommendations(see 12) On each f oor there is a door from a ba cony that opens direct y onto the stairwe , a number of the doors are not fu FD30S doors as they have damaged areas of the door, Perko door c osers and c othes hanging devices that are oacted over the top of the doors and stop them from c osing and expose meta into the stairwe which cou d radiate heat.

11.11 Suitab e fire precautions for a inner rooms? ꢀꢀ

11.12 Escape routes unobstructed? ꢀ See 11.10 and 7.05

11.13It is considered that the premises are provided with reasonab e arrangements for means of escape for disab ed peop e. ꢀ

No observation of specific equipment or arrangements in p ace.Consider the possibi ities and review management po icy to ensure records of any changes in residents are kept up to date and if any further action is neededꢀ management po icy

12.00 MEASURES TO LIMIT FIRE SPREAD AND DEVELOPMENT N/A NO YES Observations and Comments



12.01It is considered that there is compartmentation of a reasonab e standard with reasonab e imitation of inings that might promote fire spread (based on a visua inspection of readi y avai ab e areas).

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F at doors not FD30S (Damaged strips and sea s Perko door c osers See 12.02) Throughout the entire bui ding Service cupboard doors are not fu FD30S doors and service riser cupboards are not 30 minute FR rated. Throughout the entire bui ding where cab es and pipes pass through the f oors, wa s and cei ing of the service cupboards, riser cupboards, obby areas, f at door frames, protected stairwe and within the common areas they have not been sufficient y Fire stopped with arge breaches in compartmentation. Throughout the entire bui ding Cab e trunking is p astic and has not been insta ed to correct fixing standards. The Lobby doors and partition wa s/screens on a f oors wi not give 30 minutes FR protection to the stairwe as the doors have issues(See 12.07) and the wa s do not have FR g azing(See 11.10) The cupboard under the stairs is not separated from the stairwe and is fu of storage. The Drying rooms on a f oors have poor y fitting doors and damage to the doors (See 12.07) A so the frames/pane s around the doors which is made up of FR g azing is damaged on a number of the f oors and some of the FR g azing has been rep aced with p ywood.

Dwelling Doors

12.02 Where inspected do dwe ing entrance doors appear to be to FD30 standard? ꢀ

have intumescent strips and sea s that have come away from the frame causing the doors not to c ose fu y, the doors were poor y fitting against the door stops and the door c osers were Perko sty e c osers which are not recommended for this type of entrance door (see 12.03)

It was noted that a arge number of F at entrance doorways have heavy duty meta security gates insta ed. These are not recommended and shou d be removed or Fire service ocks insta ed.

. The Office door is not a FD30S fire door and has no Intumescent strips and sea s and no door c oser.



12.03 Where inspected are suitab e se f c osing devices fitted to dwe ing doors? ꢀ

insta ed which do not meet the recommendations of the Fire Safety in Purpose Bui t B ocks of F ats Para 62.1962.19 It is essentia that, irrespective of which option is chosen, fireꢀresisting f at entrance doors, and doors provided to protect common corridors, obbies and stairways, shou d be fitted with suitab e positive action se fꢀc osing devices. The se fꢀc osing device shou d be capab e of c osing the door in its frame from any ang e and overcoming the resistance of any atch. Neither door c oser cou d c ose the door. We wou d recommend that a door c osers are checked and adjusted to ensure doors c ose fu y.

12.04Where inspected are dwe ing doors fitted with intumescent strips and co d smoke sea s? ꢀ

. The intumescent strips and sea s to both doors were coming away from the door frame and stopped the doors from c osing. We wou d recommend that a door s are checked to ensure the strips and sea s are insta ed correct y.

12.05 Where etter p ates are insta ed are these of the intumescent type? ꢀꢀA etter boxes shou d give 30 minute FR as part of the doors requirement of FD30S. Ensure a etter boxes are intumescent type.

Other Fire Doors



12.07 Where inspected do other doors appear to be to FD30 standard? ꢀ

The cupboard under the stairs door is not a FD30S door (2.400x820)

A service cupboard doors throughout the entire bui ding inc uding E ectric intake rooms, pump rooms E ectric service duct rooms, ift access rooms, and BT service riser cupboards are not up to the required FD30S standard. A number of the stair obby doors have had their door c oser rep aced but were the o d c oser has been removed the ho es have not been repaired on the top edge of the doors, a number of them have missing or damaged intumescent strips and sea and the obby door to the 7th f oor was found to be wedged open. The door hinges to the obby door on the 9th f oor has been packed out with p astic to adjust the gap between the door and door frame, this is not acceptab e practice and the packing shou d be an intumescent materia . The Drying room doors on every f oor are poor y insta ed and have gaps around the doors and door frames and a number have damaged FR g azing. We were unab e to gain access to any of these doors and we wou d recommend that they are a inspected to ensure they are FD30S doors. The doors to a number of the Dry risers cupboards are damaged and shou d be repaired to ensure there is 30 minute FR protection to the exit routes. The pane above Lobby door is a sing e piece of p ywood with cab e tray passing through which has not been fire stopped. On each f oor there is a door from a ba cony that opens direct y onto the stairwe , a number of the doors are not fu FD30S doors as they have damaged areas of the door, Perko door c osers and hanging devices over the top of the doors that stop them from c osing and expose meta into the stairwe which cou d radiate heat.

12.08 Where inspected and app icab e are suitab e se f c osing devices fitted? ꢀA number of the stair obby doors do not c ose fu y as the door c osers need to be adjusted to a ow the doors to c ose fu y and be he d in p ace. The door to the office has no door c oser insta ed.

12.09 Where inspected and app icab e are fire doors kept ocked shut? ꢀꢀꢀꢀ



12.10Where inspected and app icab e are doors fitted with intumescent strips and co d smoke sea s? ꢀ

The cupboard under the stairs door is not a FD30S door (2.400x820)

. A service cupboard doors throughout the entire bui ding inc uding E ectric intake rooms, pump rooms E ectric service duct rooms, ift access rooms, and BT service riser cupboards are not up to the required FD30S standard (Require intumescent strips and sea s or rep ace damaged strips and sea s. Landing obby doors have damaged or missing strips and sea s)

12.11

As far as can reasonab y be ascertained, fire dampers are provided as necessary to protect critica means of escape against passage of fire, smoke and combustion products provided as necessary in the ear y stages of a fire? (A fu investigation of the design of HVAC systems is outside the scope of this fire risk assessment)

ꢀ See 10.01 Refuse chutes.

13.00 EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTING N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

13.01Reasonab e standard of emergency escape ighting system provided? (Based on visua inspection, but no test of i uminance eve s or verification of fu comp iance with re evant British Standards carried out)

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14.00 FIRE SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICES N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

14.01 Reasonab e standard of fire safety signs and notices? ꢀꢀ

Fire action P an Not disp ayed in communa Areas.No Smoking signs to be fitted.Renew a "Do Not Use in Event of Fire" on ifts on a f oors

15.00 MEANS OF GIVING WARNING IN CASE OF FIRE N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

15.01Reasonab e manua y operated e ectrica fire a arm system provided? (Based on visua inspection, but no audibi ity tests or verification of fu comp iance with re evant British Standard carried out).

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15.02 Automatic fire detection provided? (Throughout premises) ꢀ

No detect on n common area. Meets current recommendat ons for common areas. No detection in bin store to cover the Refuse chute. . In association with our inspection of the common parts we gained access to to check the f at entrance doors eading to th ecommon parts. Whi st within these f ats we noted that the detectors were found to have dust covers over them, these were removed during the inspection. Bui ders must remove the dust covers whi st not working in the f at.

15.03 Automatic fire detection provided? (Part of premises) ꢀꢀ Smoke detection Grade D LD3 in office area on y on Ground f oor

15.04 Extent of automatic fire detection genera y appropriate for the occupancy and fire risk? ꢀSmoke detector in ha way and Heat detector in Kitchen of both f ats inspected They are not inter inked within the f at as per the requirements of BS5839ꢀ6 for domestic properties.

15.05 Remote transmission of a arm signa s? ꢀꢀ

16.00 MANUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

16.01 Reasonab e provision of portab e fire extinguishers? ꢀꢀNot recommended n common areas. Ext ngu shers prov ded n office area on y

16.02 Hose ree s provided? ꢀꢀ Not recommended

16.03 Are a fire extinguishing app iances readi y accessib e? ꢀꢀ Office area on y

17.00 RELEVANT AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

17.01 Type of system; ꢀꢀ

18.00 OTHER RELEVANT FIXED SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

18.01 Type of fixed system: ꢀꢀDry Riser provided with out ets on each f oor in the f at obby area. Tested 21/11/16

18.02 Suitab e provision of fireꢀfighters switch(es) for high vo tage uminous tube signs, etc. ꢀꢀ

19.00 PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENTS N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

19.01Fire safety is managed by: (This is not intended to represent a ega interpretation of responsibi ity, but mere y ref ects the manageria arrangement in p ace at the time of this risk assessment)

Operations Manager

MANAGEMENT OF FIRE SAFETY



19.02Competent person(s) appointed to assist in undertaking the preventive and protective measures (i.e. re evant genera fire precautions)? ꢀꢀ Technica Managerꢀ Qua ifications not provided

19.03 Is there a suitab e record of the fire safety arrangements? ꢀꢀ Records are he d centra y by the comp iance teamꢀ However NO action p an provided

19.04 Appropriate fire procedures in p ace? ꢀ No fire Action P an avai ab e

19.05 Are procedures in the event of fire appropriate and proper y documented? ꢀꢀ Records are he d centra y by the comp iance team

19.06 Are there suitab e arrangements for summoning the fire and rescue service? ꢀꢀResidents to ca the fire and rescue serviceꢀ However No evidence of Action P an provided

19.07Are there suitab e arrangements to meet the fire and rescue service on arriva and provide re evant information, inc uding that re ating to hazards to fireꢀfighters? ꢀꢀ No Fire Action P an avai ab e

19.08 Are there suitab e arrangements for ensuring that the premises have been evacuated? ꢀꢀ

19.09 Is there a suitab e fire assemb y point(s)? ꢀ No fire action p an avai ab e

19.10Are there adequate procedures for evacuation of any disab ed peop e who are ike y to be present? ꢀ No fire action p an provided and No evacuation procedures or

po icy provided

19.11 Persons nominated and trained to use fire extinguishing app iances? ꢀꢀ Records are he d centra y by the comp iance teamꢀ However evidence not provided at time of inspection

19.12Persons nominated and trained to assist with evacuation, inc uding evacuation of disab ed peop e? ꢀ Consider in Action P an if disab ed peop e are residents

19.13Appropriate iaison with fire and rescue service (e.g. by fire and rescue service crews visiting for fami iarization visits)? ꢀꢀꢀꢀ Records are he d centra y by the comp iance teamꢀ However

evidence not provided at time of inspection

19.14Routine inꢀhouse inspections of fire precautions (e.g. in the course of hea th and safety inspections)? ꢀꢀꢀꢀ Records are he d centra y by the comp iance teamꢀ However


20.00 TRAINING AND DRILLS N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

20.01 Are a staff given adequate fire safety instruction and training on induction? ꢀꢀꢀꢀRecords are he d centra y by the comp iance teamꢀ However evidence not provided at time of inspection

20.02 Are a staff given adequate periodic “refresher training” at suitab e interva s? ꢀꢀRecords are he d centra y by the comp ance teamꢀ However evidence not provided at time of inspection

Does all staff training provide information, instruction or training on the following:

20.03 Fire risks in the premises? ꢀꢀꢀꢀRecords are he d centra y by the comp iance teamꢀ However evidence not provided at time of inspection

20.04 The fire safety measures on the premises? ꢀꢀRecords are he d centra y by the comp ance teamꢀ However evidence not provided at time of inspection

20.05 Action in the event of fire? ꢀꢀꢀꢀRecords are he d centra y by the comp iance teamꢀ However evidence not provided at time of inspection



20.06 Action on hearing the fire a arm signa ? ꢀꢀ No A arm System fitted

20.07 Method of operation of manua ca points? ꢀꢀ No A arm System fitted

20.08 Location and use of fire extinguishers? ꢀꢀRecords are he d centra y by the comp ance teamꢀ However evidence not provided at time of inspection

20.09 Means for summoning the fire and rescue service? ꢀꢀꢀꢀRecords are he d centra y by the comp iance teamꢀ However evidence not provided at time of inspection

20.10 Identity of persons nominated to assist with evacuation? ꢀꢀ

20.11 Identity of persons nominated to use fire extinguishing app iances? ꢀꢀRecords are he d centra y by the comp iance teamꢀ However evidence not provided at time of inspection

20.12 Are staff with specia responsibi ities (e.g. fire wardens) given additiona training? ꢀꢀ20.13 Are fire dri s carried out at appropriate interva s? ꢀꢀ

When the employees of another employer work in the premises:

20.14Is their emp oyer given appropriate information (e.g. on fire risks and genera fire precautions)? ꢀꢀꢀꢀ Records are he d centra y by the comp iance teamꢀ However


20.15Is it ensured that the emp oyees are provided with adequate instructions and information? ꢀꢀ Records are he d centra y by the comp iance teamꢀ However


21.00 TESTING AND MAINTENANCE N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

21.01 Adequate maintenance of premises? ꢀꢀ Defects Noted

21.02 Week y testing and periodic servicing of fire detection and a arm system? ꢀꢀ Latest annua test 23/1/17 by Tunsta s

21.03 Month y and annua testing routines for emergency escape ighting? ꢀꢀ Latest test date 9/6/17 by Rydon

21.04 Annua maintenance of fire extinguishing app iances? ꢀꢀꢀꢀ Latest test date 1/7/16 by Morgan Fire Protection Ltd

21.05 Periodic inspection of externa escape staircases and gangways? ꢀꢀ21.06 Sixꢀmonth y inspection and annua testing of rising mains? ꢀꢀ Latest test date 21/11/16. By Rydon.

21.07Week y and month y testing, sixꢀmonth y inspection and annua testing of fireꢀfighting ifts? ꢀꢀ

21.08 Week y testing and periodic inspection of sprink er insta ations? ꢀꢀ

21.09 Routine checks of fina exit doors and/or security fastenings? ꢀꢀꢀꢀ21.10 Annua inspection and test of ightning protection system? ꢀꢀꢀꢀ Latest test date 8/7/16 by Southern Lighting Engineers Ltd

21.11Are suitab e systems in p ace for reporting and subsequent restoration of safety measures that have fa en be ow standard? ꢀꢀ

21.12 Other re evant inspections or tests: ꢀꢀꢀꢀ



22.00 RECORDS N/A NO YES Observations and Comments

22.01 Appropriate records of Fire dri s? ꢀꢀ22.02 Appropriate records of Fire training? ꢀꢀ Records are he d centra y by the comp iance team

22.03 Appropriate records of Fire a arm tests? ꢀꢀꢀꢀ22.04 Appropriate records of Emergency escape ighting tests? ꢀꢀꢀꢀ22.05 Appropriate records of Maintenance and testing of other fire protection systems? ꢀꢀ


RISK LEVEL SCORE


Slight harm Moderate harm Extreme harmLow Trivial risk Tolerable risk Moderate riskMedium Tolerable risk Moderate risk Substantial risk 119-205 Butchers Road Canning Town London E16 1NEHigh Moderate risk Substantial risk Intolerable risk

In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows:

Low

Medium

29/06/2017High

In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows:Slight harm

Moderate harm

Extreme harm

Substantial

Risk Level Score

Accordingly, it is considered that the risk to life from fire at these premises is:

Normal fire hazards (e.g. potential ignition sources) for this type of occupancy, with fire hazards generally subject to appropriate controls (other than minor shortcomings).

Lack of adequate controls applied to one or more significant fire hazards, such as to result in significant increase in likelihood of fire.

Taking into account the nature of the premises and the occupants, as well as the fire protection and procedural arrangements observed at the time of this fire risk assessment, it is considered that the consequences for life safety in the event of fire would be:

Outbreak of fire unlikely to result in serious injury or death of any occupant (other than an occupant sleeping in a room in which a fire occurs).

Outbreak of fire could foreseeably result in injury (including serious injury) of one or more occupants, but it is unlikely to involve multiple fatalities.

High

Moderate harm

Significant potential for serious injury or death of one or more occupants.

Likelihood of firePotential consequences of fire

The following simple fire risk level estimator is based on a commonly used health and safety risk level estimator.

Taking into account the fire prevention measures observed at the time of this risk assessment, it is considered that the hazard from fire (likelihood of fire) at these premises is:

Unusually low likelihood of fire as a result of negligible potential sources of ignition.


Risk level

Trivial

Tolerable

Moderate

Substantial

Intolerable Premises (or relevant area) should not be occupied until the risk is reduced.

Action and timescale

No action is required and no detailed records need be kept.

No major additional fire precautions required. However, there might be a need for reasonably practicable improvements that involve minor or limited cost.

It is essential that efforts are made to reduce the risk. Risk reduction measures, which should take cost into account, should be implemented within a defined time period. Where moderate risk is associated with consequences that constitute extreme harm, further assessment might be required to establish more precisely the likelihood of harm as a basis for determining the priority for improved control measures.

Considerable resources might have to be allocated to reduce the risk. If the premises are unoccupied, it should not be occupied until the risk has been reduced. If the premises are occupied, urgent action should be taken.


ACTION PLAN


It is considered that the following recommendations should be implemented in order to reduce fire risk to, or maintain it at, the following level:

Tolerable

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MaintenanceManagement

FRA Ref No Recommended Action Priority Action By (Whom) Date Action Taken

1.01 7.02 7.03

Remove all storage in Electrical service cupboards and cupboard under the stairs. P1 Management

3.01Refuse bin store doors open and bins outside store. Ensure bins are kept in bin store and doors remain closed.

P1 Management

3.02 Bins very close to building at front of property. Move into Bin store P1 Management

Action to be taken by the appropriate management personnel

Action required within 6 monthsImplement as part of a planned improvement programme (next 2 years)Implement as part of a planned improvement programme (next 5 years)

ACTION DEFINITIONS

Works to be undertaken by competent tradesperson

Action Plan

PRIORITY DEFINITIONS

Immediate action requiredAction required within 1 monthAction required within 3 months



7.01 7.03 7.05

Remove all storage from common areas and cupboard understairs and instruct residents not to leave store in common areas.

P1 Management

7.01 7.05

No access to laundry rooms on all floors but there appears to be a large amounts of storage within the rooms. Access should be gained to these areas and reduce level of fire loading.

P2 Management

10.01 11.01 11.02 12.11 15.02

Review the use of refuse shute.The shutter should, as a minimum, be operated on a fixed temperature fusible link. Further protection can be provided by a sprinkler system located over the bins, with either frangible bulb or fusible link sprinkler heads, or open sprinkler heads with water discharge controlled by smoke detectors. The provision of sprinklers should always be considered where access hatches open into protected stairways or lobbies containing more than two flat entrance doors". There appears to be no automatic fireꢀresisting shutter installed at the base of the refuse chute and no sprinklers which should always be considered where access hatches open into protected stairways. Consideration should be given to remove the refuse chute or upgrade as per the recommendations stated above.

P1 Maintenance

11.01 11.02 11.10 12.01 12.07 12.08 12.10

The Cupboard under the stairs is not separated from the stairwell and compromises the protected exit route. Remove all storage from the cupboard, do not use the cupboard and if it is to be used it should be constructed in a manor that will give 30 minutes FR protection to the exit route.

P1 Maintenance



11.01 11.02 11.10 12.01 12.07

Upgrade the lobby walls to give a full 30 minute FR protection to the stairwell. Replace plywood panels with FR glass, install all glass in intumescent sealant and repair and upgrade the doors to the FD30S recommendations. (See 12.07)

P1 Maintenance

11.01 11.02 11.10 12.01

Fire stop all areas where cables, trunking and pipes pass through the walls, floors and ceiling throughout the building.

P1 Maintenance

11.01 11.02 11.10

The reception area service hatch is not FR and there is no Fire shutter to close to protect the exit route. Upgrade this area to give 30 minute FR protection to the exit route by installing a Fire shutter and link it into the alarm system.

P1 Maintenance

11.10 12.01 12.02

Ensure All Flat entrance doors are FD30S in accordance with BS8214 P3 Maintenance

11.10 12.01 12.07 12.10

Throughout the entire building Service cupboard doors are not full FD30S doors and service riser cupboards are not 30 minute FR rated. All doors to be checked and upgrade any door to in accordance with BS8214

P3 Maintenance

11.10 12.01

Throughout the entire building Cable trunking is plastic and has NOT been installed to correct fixing standards. Reaffix all cabling and trunking to meet current recommendations and standards.

P3 Maintenance



11.10 12.01 12.07 12.08

On each floor there is a door from a balcony that opens directly onto the stairwell, a number of the doors are not full FD30S doors as they have damaged areas of the door, Perko door closers and hanging devices over the top of the doors that stop them from closing and expose metal into the stairwell which could radiate heat. All doors to be checked and upgrade any door to the requirements of a FD30S type of Fire door.

P3 Maintenance

12.01 12.07 12.10

The Drying rooms on all floors have poorly fitting doors and damage to the doors (See 12.07). Also the frames/panels around the doors which is made up of FR glazing is damaged on a number of the floors and some of the FR glazing has been replaced with plywood. All doors to be checked and upgrade any door to the requirements of a FD30S type of Fire door. Upgrade all panels to give 30 minute FR protection to exit routes.

P3 Maintenance

12.02

It was noted that a large number of Flat entrance doorways have heavy duty metal security gates installed. These are not recommended and should be removed or Fire service locks installed.

P3 Maintenance

12.03 12.07

Ensure all flat entrance doors have self closing mechanisms that conform to BS EN1154

P3 Maintenance

12.04 12.07

Flats 191 and 205 were inspected. The intumescent strips and seals to both doors were coming away from the door frame and stopped the doors from closing. We would recommend that all doors are checked to ensure the strips and seals are installed correctly.

P3 Maintenance



12.05All letter boxes should give 30 minute FR as part of the doors requirement of FD30S. Ensure all letter boxes are intumescent type.

P3 Maintenance

12.07 12.08 12.10

A number of the stair lobby doors have had their door closer replaced but where the old closer has been removed the holes have not been repaired on the top edge of the doors, a number of them have missing or damaged intumescent strips and seal and the lobby door to the 7th floor was found to be wedged open. The door hinges to the lobby door on the 9th floor has been packed out with plastic to adjust the gap between the door and door frame, this is not accceptable practice and the packing should be an intumescent material. All doors to be checked and upgrade any door to the requirements of a FD30S type of Fire door.

P3 Maintenance

14.01

A fire action plan should be produced and displayed for the residents. This should include procedures of what to do in case of fire in their flat and in the communal areas of the building.Fit No Smoking signs to communal areas. Fit "Do Not Use In Case of Fire" to all lifts on all floors

P1 Management

15.02 15.03 15.04

Smoke detector in hallway and Heat detector in Kitchen of both flats inspected 191 and 205. They are not interlinked within the flat as per the requirements of BS5839ꢀ6 for domestic properties. Upgrade the system to the required BS 5839ꢀ6 for domestic properties

P4 Maintenance






PHOTOGRAPHS


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Refuse chute does not meet current regulations and is within the stairwell. There appears to be no automatic fireꢀresisting shutter installed at the base of the refuse chute and no sprinklers which should always be considered where access hatches open into protected stairways.



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External cladding/panels do not appear to meet FR standards (Plastic frames and beadings). We would recommend that a full test is carried out by specialist to ensure they meet the required regulations.


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External cladding/panels do not appear to meet FR standards (Plastic frames and beadings). We would recommend that a full test is carried out by specialist to ensure they meet the required regulations. Boiler flues and air grills do not appear to be fire stopped or have intumescent grills installed


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Unsure of construction material to balcony cladding. We would recommend that a full test is carried out by specialist to ensure they meet the required regulations.

Unsure of construction material to balcony cladding. We would recommend that a full test is carried out by specialist to ensure they meet the required regulations.


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Cupboard under the stairs is not separated from the stairwe and compromises the protected exit route. There is no wa between the stairs and the cupboard on y a meta meshing eaving the stairwe open. Within the far side of the cupboard there are g ass bricks and the pane above is constructed of p ywood. Neither items wi give 30 min FR.




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Door to cupboard under the stairs is not a FD30S type of door. It should be replaced with a FD30S Fire Door.

The opening hatch into the reception office is not 30 minutes FR. The shutter installed is not a Fire shutter and has not been linked into the alarm system.

The opening hatch into the reception office is not 30 minutes FR. The shutter installed is not a Fire shutter and has not been linked into the alarm system.


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The panel above the stair lobby doors to flat 123 is not 30 minute FR. It is plywood and the trunking that has been built through the panel has not been fire stopped.

The lobby door to flat 123 has no intumescent strips and seals provided.

Pump room. Not Fire stopped between floors throughout the whole building.


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Cables and pipes passing through walls, floors and ceiling are not fire stopped in the pump room.

Hole into the lift shaft within the pump room needs to be fire stopped.

Throughout the entire bui ding where cab es and pipes pass through the f oors, wa s and cei ing of the service cupboards, riser cupboards, obby areas, f at door frames, protected stairwe and within the common areas they have not been sufficient y Fire stopped with arge breeches in compartmentation. Throughout the entire bui ding Cab e trunking is p astic and has not been insta ed to correct fixing standards.


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Ground floor Office/reception for is not a FD30S fire door and should be replaced.

Throughout the entire building Service cupboard doors are not full FD30S doors and service riser cupboards are not 30 minute FR rated including all panelling. Where cables and pipes pass through the panels they are not Fire stopped.


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Flat 205 entrance door has damaged Intumescent strips and seals which stop the door from closing.


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Flat 205 entrance door is damaged on the outer leaf.

Flat 205 entrance door has a Perkostyle door closer that does not close the flat door fully onto the door stops.

Storage in common area lobbies. All storage should be removed from these areas.


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Metal security gates were found installed throughout the property. They should be removed or the locks should be changed to FB keys. This is to allow emergency crews access to the flats in case of an emergency.


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The Lobby doors and partition walls/screens on all floors will not give 30 minutes FR protection to the stairwell as the doors have issues(See 12.07) and the walls do not have FR glazing(See 11.01) strips and seals damaged and self closing devices are not to current recommendations(see 12)


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The Lobby doors and partition walls/screens on all floors will not give 30 minutes FR protection to the stairwell as the doors have issues(See 12.07) and the walls do not have FR glazing(See 11.01) strips and seals damaged and self closing devices are not to current recommendations(see 12)

Gaps in glass where there is no intumescent sealant. Glass will fall out in a fire situation.

The door hinges to the lobby door on the 9th floor has been packed out with plastic to adjust the gap between the door and door frame, this is not acceptable practice and the packing should be an intumescent material.


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A number of the stair lobby doors have had their door closer replaced but were the old closer has been removed the holes have not been repaired on the top edge of the doors, a number of them have missing or damaged intumescent strips and seals

The lobby door to the 7th floor was found to be wedged open.

The Drying room doors and panels on every floor are poorly installed and have gaps around the doors and door frames and a number have damaged FR glazing. We were unable to gain access to any of these doors and we would recommend that they are all inspected to ensure they are FD30S doors.


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On each floor there is a door from a balcony that opens directly onto the stairwell, a number of the doors are not full FD30S doors as they have damaged areas of the door, Perkodoor closers and hanging devices over the top of the doors that stop them from closing and expose metal into the stairwell which could radiate heat.


Photographs

On each floor there is a door from a balcony that opens directly onto the stairwell, a number of the doors are not full FD30S doors as they have damaged areas of the door, Perkodoor closers and hanging devices over the top of the doors that stop them from closing and expose metal into the stairwell which could radiate heat.

Picture showing Fire door on balcony directly into stairwell.

The detectors in flat 191 were found to have dust covers over them. The covers were removed during the inspection. Builders must remove the dust covers whilst not working in the flat.


Documents

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT · System BuiltꢀBrick, Block, stone cladding, plastic cladding and other cladding (Not known) Construction Type ꢀ Roof Flat Sleeping Occupants Yes Construction