The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published its first quarter fire safety survey of buildings over 11 metres, finding landlords are making progress on remediation.
According to the survey, of the 17,258 relevant buildings reported, 2,078 were identified as having a life-critical fire safety (LCFS) defect relating to the external wall system (EWS). More than 99.8% of all relevant reported buildings have had a fire risk assessment carried out.
Of those with LCFS defects, 1,593 (76.7%) are expected to be remediated within the next five years. A further 139 buildings (6.7%) have had remediation works completed and are awaiting confirmation from a building works assessment.
Of the 2,889 buildings identified as having LCFS defects since June 2017, 811 (28.1%) have now been remediated, or are complete and awaiting a new building works assessment.
RSH said it will continue to monitor landlords’ performance in remediating buildings over 11 metres, and the progress made against their plans.
Will Perry, director of strategy at RSH, said: “Tenants’ homes should be safe, secure and free from fire safety risks. While landlords are making progress in addressing dangerous cladding and other fire safety defects, this work must continue at pace.
“We expect boards and councillors to ensure risks are effectively managed and remediation plans are delivered promptly. Through ongoing monitoring, inspections and engagement, we will continue to hold landlords to account and keep a strong focus on tenant safety.”
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