Agenda item - Health and Safety Update

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Agenda item

Health and Safety Update

Minutes:

33.1    An officer gave a brief overview of the Health and Safety Report. The following was stated:

·         This was brought up following the emerging guidance from Central Government.

·         It was noted that the board had been working closely with other councils, partners and the East Fire Rescue Service.

·         It was stated that results from surveys identified no structural issues in blocks and they remained in good condition.

·         Further surveys were to be conducted in future with results being published in the incoming year.

·         Replacement doors were being considered for next year.

·         It was noted that risks around fire doors continued to be low and that balconies and panels were being reviewed following advice from Central Government.

 

33.2    Residents had the following concerns, enquiries and statements:

 

·         Concern was expressed regarding payments made by residents to the amount of £750 for what was now regarded bad equipment. It was suggested that, in light of the admission of faulty equipment, residents ought to be remunerated.

·         An update on sprinkler systems issues at St James’ Court was requested.

 

33.3    Officers responded to resident’s concerns, enquiries and statements with the following:

 

·         It was stated that the low performance in fire doors had an impact on industry and that BHCC were involved in a working group with Central Government at addressing this.

·         It was stated that all certified fire doors had to be kept under review and that advice from the fire chief was that the risk posed was low.

·         It was stated that the status of resident’s obligations in regard to payments for new door systems was being considered. It was stated that BHCC was responsible for building insurance and insurers were made aware of all details in advance however there could be an extenuating problem as the issue was specific to the doors.

 

33.4    The Chair requested that information regarding doors and procedures ought to be brought to a future area panel meeting.

 

33.5    AGREED – that the update be noted.

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