Fire safety for housing plus flats

Safety is our top priority.

These measures are in place to keep you safe:

• Evacuation assessments
  We will carry out an assessment to decide what support you might need to help you leave the building in the event of a fire. If you have an injury or illness that limits your ability to move or respond you must tell us immediately.
• Fire risk assessments
  We carry out annual fire risk assessments. These assessments are completed by independent third-party risk assessors.
• Fire safety checks
  We carry out daily fire safety checks. We check the fire alarm panel, check doors are closed, check there's no rubbish and nothing obstructing escape routes. In addition, more evasive checks are carried out on a weekly basis any remedial works identified are logged and completed in a timely manner.
• Fire alarms
  The smoke alarm in your flat is hard-wired and are part of the buildings fire alarm system.
• Fire doors and fire compartmentation
  Fire doors are used throughout our buildings to slow the spread of fire (for about 30 minutes to 1 hour). Our flats are also built to slow the spread of fire from one flat to another (for about 30 minutes to 1 hour). Compartment contains and stops the spread of fire and smoke from one area to another.
• Permit to work
  A strict permit to work procedure is in place in your building. The aim of the permit to work is to ensure the compartmentation is maintained in an effective state to prevent the spread of smoke and fire. This includes satellite TV installations'.
• Emergency lighting systems
  An emergency lighting system is installed throughout your buildings.
• Inspections from the fire service
  Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service carries out random unannounced inspections of all our housing plus buildings.
• Housing Plus Officers
  Housing Plus Officers regularly visit tenants. Tell them if you have any issues or concerns.
• Building and systems maintenance
  All systems installed within your building are maintained and serviced to the relevant legislation. If you would like additional information on the maintenance, servicing, and inspection of your building please contact us for further details.