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MJ Wigan  
#1 Posted : 04 May 2023 07:36:46(UTC)
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MJ Wigan

Just wondering if anyone can offer any advice on the changes proposed for October , we are a non profit and have several HMO properties ( max 6 occupants) as well as emergency accomodation. We already carry out FRAs by qualified professionals , i wondered if there was anything further we should consider in preparation for the proposed changes ? we are looking to implement weekly Fire Safety Housekeeping checks at all sites to be carried out by site managers. Is there anything else we should be aware of ?

O'Donnell54548  
#2 Posted : 08 May 2023 19:33:48(UTC)
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O'Donnell54548

Responsible Persons for buildings containing two or more sets of domestic premises must also provide relevant and comprehensible information in relation to relevant fire safety matters to residents and must keep records of relevant fire safety matters in order to do so. This provision contains a regulation making power enabling the Secretary of State to extend the list of relevant fire information that must be provided and to include details of the times when, and the form in which, all of the information must be provided.

For residential premises in a higher-risk building (defined as a building in England that is at least 18 metres in height or has at least 7 storeys and contains at least 2 residential units), RPs must take reasonable steps to ascertain if there is an Accountable Person in relation to the premises and co-operate with them to enable them to carry out their duties under the Building Safety Bill.

I think this may be what your looking for. This is not the proposals in full, but this appears to be the must relevant to your situation. 

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