There are a number of different health and safety laws which apply to us as a landlord, and which are there to keep you, and anyone living in your home, safe.

We make sure we are complying with these laws by carrying out regular inspections and checks of your home and relevant shared spaces.

The checks that we complete include:

Annual gas safety checks.
Annual flat entrance door inspections – for buildings which are 11 metres or taller, and where we manage the building.
Monthly, six monthly and yearly – lift maintenance and examinations.
Annual renewable heating (planned preventative maintenance).

Checks that should be carried out every five years:

Electrical installation inspections.
Legionella assessment and periodic temperature checks (where applicable).

There are also fire safety checks which must be carried out, in particular:

Fire risk assessments for each building.
Duty to provide smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace them if you report them as faulty.
Where homes that share an entrance with at least one other property, and which are managed by us, checks that linked fire alarms work properly at least once a year.

This information applies to all residents who have a long lease with us, or a shared ownership lease.

Whilst we still have a duty to carry out fire safety checks, the other duties and responsibilities of us, and you, are set out in the terms of the lease that you have with us. You may wish to seek independent advice where you are unsure on any of the terms.

Fire Safety

Fire safety is of the upmost importance. Our Community Caretaker team carry out regular fire safety checks of all communal areas to ensure they are kept as safe as possible for all users. If any defects are found, they are immediately reported and actioned accordingly to ensure the safety of the block is always maintained. We also have independent fire risk assessments carried out on our buildings.

West Midlands Fire Service has published some useful information and tips on fire safety. To view that, please click HERE

What to do in case of a fire

Door entry system

The team will check that all main doors and CCTV are working properly.

Fire doors, stairways and lift lobby areas

These areas are checked to make sure the doors aren’t damaged, close correctly and that they are fit to withstand fire and smoke.

Communal areas and landings

The Community Caretaking team removes any items that might be a potential obstruction in the event of a fire, such as plant pots, bikes and rubbish.

Stairwells

Stairwells are checked to make sure there aren’t any items that might obstruct people trying to escape from the building.

Bin rooms

Bin rooms sprinkler systems that are checked regularly along with inspections to make sure the area is clean and tidy.

Chute rooms

The team will check that the doors and chute, where the rubbish is disposed of, is opening and closing correctly and clear any rubbish or debris that may be blocking the chute.

Fire Safety Checks

Our Community Caretaker team carry out in-depth fire safety checks of communal areas, checking for anything that may pose a potential fire risk. Some checks vary from building to building, however a general list of these checks consist of:

Door entry system

The team will check that all main doors and CCTV are working properly.

Fire doors, stairways and lift lobby areas

These areas are checked to make sure the doors aren’t damaged, close correctly and that they are fit to withstand fire and smoke.

Communal areas and landings

The Community Caretaking team removes any items that might be a potential obstruction in the event of a fire, such as plant pots, bikes and rubbish.

Stairwells

Stairwells are checked to make sure there aren’t any items that might obstruct people trying to escape from the building.

Bin rooms

Bin rooms sprinkler systems that are checked regularly along with inspections to make sure the area is clean and tidy.

Chute rooms

The team will check that the doors and chute, where the rubbish is disposed of, is opening and closing correctly and clear any rubbish or debris that may be blocking the chute.

Lifts

Lifts are regularly checked to ensure the control panel is working correctly and that the lift is able to go up and down to all floors.

Dry risers and meter rooms

Dry riser systems are an empty pipe running up the inside of the building that can be connected to by firefighters and used as a pressurised water system. These are checked to ensure there is no damage and they are in working order so that the fire service can quickly connect their hoses in the event of an actual fire.

Emergency Lighting

All communal lights are regularly checked to be working correctly so that in the event of an emergency the lighting will guide you out the building and to safety.

Fire alarm / Smoke detector

If your building has a communal fire alarm or smoke detector system installed the team will carry out regular tests on these systems to ensure they are working correctly and can alert you in an event of a fire.

Need us to check something?

If something does not look right (i.e. damaged / broken) or you would like our team to visit you and tailor their advice to your block please contact us on 0121 748 8100.

Building Safety

Building Safety

There are a number of different health and safety laws which apply to us as a landlord, and which are there to keep you, and anyone living in your home, safe.

Fire Safety

What to do in case of a fire

Fire Safety Checks

Need us to check something?

If something does not look right (i.e. damaged / broken) or you would like our team to visit you and tailor their advice to your block please contact us on 0121 748 8100.

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Building Safety

There are a number of different health and safety laws which apply to us as a landlord, and which are there to keep you, and anyone living in your home, safe.

Fire Safety

What to do in case of a fire

Fire Safety Checks

Need us to check something?

If something does not look right (i.e. damaged / broken) or you would like our team to visit you and tailor their advice to your block please contact us on 0121 748 8100.