London Fire Brigade reported on their
incident page that Four fire engines and 21 firefighters and officers were
called to a fire at a block of flats in Ross Road, Wallington.
Part
of a flat on the second floor of the four-storey building was damaged by the fire.
The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault within a
consumer unit. To read more click here.
London Fire Risk
Assessments advice to customers: Fire Safety Protection starts with a Fire
Risk Assessment for your Block of Flats – every Block must have one it is
required by the Regulatory
Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The first part of the Fire Safety Risk
Assessment process is a Fire Safety
Inspection/Audit and it is at this stage that the Assessor, amongst many
other formalities, checks that there is a current 5 year periodical test: BS
7671 in place. To
read more click here.
The
Assessor will identify any anomalies within the premise and will record the
findings in the Fire
Safety Management Plan - Significant Findings of the report this will
then be handed to your Property Management Company to action on.
Also
included in the Fire Risk Assessment will be a Fire
Emergency Plan for your London premise. It is of paramount importance
that all Residents know the plan to be able to react swiftly in times of
Emergency. If you haven’t seen the Fire Safety Emergency Plan ask your
Management Company for a copy. Remember a Fire moves fast and so must you and
your family.
For
further advice on any aspects of Fire
Safety Protection call our friendly team on 01689 890879 or click here to
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