Decisions for issue Patcham Flood Alleviation Scheme - Preliminary Study

25.1    The Committee considered the report of the Executive Director  Environment, Development and Housing concerning the fitting of sprinkler systems in high rise blocks. The report was presented by the Health & Safety Manager. 

25.2    Councillor Mears supported the pilot installation of a sprinkler system at Somerset Point but was not prepared to support recommendation 2.3, which would delegated power to officers to undertake a second pilot at St James House.

25.3    Councillor Littman stated that the wording of recommendation 2.3 did not make sense and needed clarification.  

25.4    Councillor Meadows expressed the view that there should be a further report back to the Committee on the issue of a second pilot.  The cost implications needed to be fully considered. 

25.5    RESOLVED - (1)      That a pilot installation of a sprinkler system at Somerset Point is undertaken.