Hi Clare,
Thank you for your reply.
We currently have 1-2 smoke detectors in each flat, however some are being moved or more added as suggested. This will be an area we will review and change.
An issue we face is that some residents break their detectors or remove batteries so that they can smoke in their bedsits/flats. We have issued a no smoking policy and many warnings against the dangers but cant do any more.
We are working towards a plan to make the changes, we have been informed by a couple of different people that so long as we show progress and plans to make the changes the trustees will be likely covered against liability in the event of a fire. We will check this, but of course we will strive to make any and all of the amendments they have suggested. We have already installed 18 fire doors which cost around Ā£20k.
We will consider all of the “red” actions and indeed the orange and green too. It has been very time consuming to read through 38 individual fire reports which are all around 60 pages long that make different recommendations for each flat, however, we are working towards achieving as much as possible.
Our other issue is disruption to the residents. I do not think some of them will be willing to swap their kitchen and bedroom around, not will they want to be temporarily housed in a vacant property whilst works are carried out.
Do you know if there are any grants available for carrying out the suggestions from the FRAs?
I will look to speak to the local planning office and also the insurance company in due course.
Many thanks