Decision - Retro Fitting Sprinklers to High Rise Blocks
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Retro Fitting Sprinklers to High Rise Blocks
Decision Maker: Housing & New Homes Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The Purpose of this report is to gain feedback
from Area Panels on the recent Pilot project for the installation
of a Sprinkler system at Somerset Point. This feedback will be used
assist Housing Committee in reaching a decision to progress with
further installations in high rise blocks across the City that are
designated as ‘high risk’ of incidents of fire
outbreak.
Decision:
(1) That the success of the pilot installation at Somerset Point be noted.
(2) That it is agreed that officers proceed with resident consultation, procurement and subsequent installation of a further pilot sprinkler system at St James House subject to match funding from East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service and consideration of leasehold implications.
(3) That it is agreed that officers prepare a business case to East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service for match funding of a sprinkler installation to Essex Place.
Report author: Theresa Youngman
Publication date: 16/11/2016
Date of decision: 16/11/2016
Decided at meeting: 16/11/2016 - Housing & New Homes Committee
Effective from: 24/11/2016
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