Agenda item - Housing Fire Safety Policy

(3 Reports Attached)

21.1    The officer presented the Fire Safety Policy report and requested any feedback

21.2    Residents had the following feedback, enquiries and concerns:

·         Who decides what is a fire risk and what would be the process to decide a fire risk

·         Is it possible to have a fire officer to give a talk at specific tenant meeting in the area

·         Requested clarity on issue regarding storage of scooters

21.3    Officers gave the following responses:

·         Fire safety policy covers all of housing, corporate team and includes many officers. Housing also have a health and safety manager. The current commission through Mears states the current fire risk assessments taking place

·         Would arrange to do individual risk assessment with person considered as fire safety risk, depending on situation could receive additional support

·         There is no one person in charge however there is a program of work with checks and balances that must be adhered to

·         Fire officers are happy to talk to residents

·         People have not been permitted to store scooters in common areas since 2011, it is the responsibility of the person who has purchased a scooter to ensure it’s security