Evacuation strategy
This building was designed to utilise, and should, operate a ‘stay put’ evacuation strategy. A ‘stay put’ policy involves the following approach, as outlined in Approved Document B 2022; When a fire occurs within a flat, the occupants alert others in the flat if the alarm has not already sounded, make their way out of the building and summon the fire and rescue service. · If a fire starts in the common parts, anyone in these areas makes their way out of the building and summons the fire and rescue service. All other residents not directly affected by the fire would be expected to ‘stay put’ and remain in their flat unless they become affected by the fire, are directed to leave by the fire and rescue service or choose to leave. Any ancillary spaces, although individual rooms, effectively operate a simultaneous evacuation strategy where any occupants would evacuate the space upon discovering or becoming aware of a fire. 

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	20/02/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	15/01/2025	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	23/08/2023	HRB07238L7J9

Building safety strategy

• Download 1 Rick Roberts Way Building Safety Strategy 

Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Heidi Bartlett (Building Safety Manager): [email protected] 
• Justin Richards (Regional Property Manager) : [email protected]

Building description
1 Rick Roberts Way is a 14-storey residential building of 90 flats consisting of ground, upper ground and 12 upper levels, with an internal lower-ground level car park. There is a single protected stairwell for means of escape from upper levels with a final exit at its base. A retail unit and commercial units are accessed externally at ground level which occupy much of the ground floor of the building, there is also an electrical intake cupboard in the main entrance lift lobby with electrical equipment in and one of the commercial units also has access to this via a door leading from their commercial unit into the same cupboard. Externally, bin store and UKPN sub-station can be accessed at ground level. The main front entrance to the building opens into a lift lobby where a single firefighting lift and passenger lift can be accessed, along with a cleaner’s cupboard and WC. All flats are accessed via unventilated protected lobbies on each upper level, along with mechanical service risers and sprinkler service risers. A protected ventilated lobby is accessed from the stair on each level, where electrical risers, rising main outlets and the firefighting lift can be accessed. At basement level a car park can be accessed which is shared with adjoining blocks. There are multiple directions of escape from the car park, with various service/plant areas such as a boiler plant, tank room and electrical intake cupboard. There is also a communal external courtyard on the upper ground level shared with 105 Wise Road. 

Construction type
The building structure consists of reinforced concrete floor slabs supported by reinforced concrete columns and walls. Basement is likely to be suspended reinforced concrete slab supported on pile foundation and secant piled wall, considering the height of the building. The overall stability of the structure is likely provided by shear walls around the stair and lift cores centrally with the slabs acting as diaphragms to transfer lateral forces back to these elements.  

Floor construction type
Reinforced concrete.

Stair construction type and details
There is a single protected stairwell for means of escape from upper levels with a final exit at its base.  The stairwell is also concrete formed with stud and plasterboard compartment walls separating the accommodation from the communal areas .

External wall systems
The EWS1 rating of this building is A1, no remediation works are required.  

The external walls of Block A, Rick Roberts Way, consist of nine primary wall types (referred to as EW01, EW02, EW03, EW03-A, EW04, EW05, EW06, EW07 and EW08 throughout the Hydrock report).  

The amended EWS1 stands at  A1 

• EW01 is aluminium cladding, understood to be comprised as follows (outer-inner): PPC finish Metalline Unity A2 aluminium panels, Rockwool DuoSlab insulation, Effisus breather FR membrane, RCM Y-wall sheathing board, SFS with Rockwool Flexi Slab insulation. 

• EW02 is ceramic cladding, understood to be comprised as follows (outer-inner): Shackerley Ceramic Granite panels, Rockwool DuoSlab insulation, Effisus breather FR membrane, RCM Y-wall sheathing board, SFS with Rockwool Flexi Slab insulation. 

• EW03 is brickwork (white), understood to be comprised as follows (outer-inner): brickwork, cavity, Rockwool DuoSlab insulation, Effisus breather FR membrane, RCM Y-wall sheathing board, SFS with Rockwool Flexi Slab insulation. 

• EW03-A is brickwork (white/brown), understood to be comprised as follows (outer-inner): brickwork, cavity, blockwork. 

• EW04 is aluminium spandrel panels, understood to be constructed as follows: Metalline Ultima A2 spandrel panel with Fabrock Clad core, Visqueen DPC membrane, RCM Y-wall sheathing board, SFS with mineral wool infill. 
• EW05 is timber effect cladding, understood to be constructed as follows (outer-inner): Rockpanel Woods A2 panels, Rockwool DuoSlab insulation, Effisus breather FR membrane, RCMY-wall sheathing board, SFS with Rockwool Flexi Slab insulation; 
• EW06 is curtain walling, understood to be constructed as follows: double-glazed spandrels in aluminium framing, cavity, plasterboard, blockwork;
• EW07 is Rockpanel Colours A2 panels, Rockwool DuoSlab insulation, concrete substrate;
• EW08 is glass spandrel panels, understood to be constructed as follows: toughened glass, mineral wool insulation, SFS with mineral wool infill.

In summary:  

 On the basis of the evidence provided, when assessed for risk to life in accordance with PAS 9980:2022, the external wall systems at Block A, Rick Roberts Way, pose a risk level in the LOW-risk category (due to the absence of combustible primary materials). The primary materials of all wall types and balconies are of limited combustibility or better. Compartmentation has been provided via proprietary cavity barriers where practicable; however, where this has not been possible, full-fill mineral wool has been installed at compartment lines or projecting concrete walls/floors have been utilised to close off window opening perimeters. Therefore, when completing the EWS1 form, it is considered that A1 is appropriate.

Height of uppermost occupied story
42m

Flood risk
Very Low risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems.    

Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area. 

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
A BS 5839-1 L5 detection system is fitted within the communal areas which is linked to the smoke ventilation systems only.  

All flats are fitted with Grade D1 LD2 domestic detection, in line with BS 5839-6.  

Ventilation is provided within the stairwell via an AOV fitted at the head of the stair. Automatic smoke shafts are also fitted within the central lift lobbies on each level. A mechanical smoke extraction system was fitted within the car park with mechanical impulse fans 

There is a sprinkler system which covers the bin store area only.

Within flats assessed, it was generally noted that Grade D LD3 AFD systems were provided, however, in some cases the detector had been removed by residents, and in most cases no heat detectors were present within kitchen areas, these have been Identified as remedial actions.

A BS 5839-1 L5 detection and alarm system is installed within the communal areas, with detection being fitted within the ground floor communal areas, service/plant rooms, ventilation shaft, roof void and within the residential lobbies on each level. As this is a high-rise property, Riverside have taken the action to minimise the risk using the L5 system as this is a building which possesses exceptional hazards due to its size and proximity to other buildings. L5 detection added to stairwells. Not linked to AOVs as these are manual opening (due to be upgraded 2025). Alarm sounders in communal areas not linked to an ARC system.

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy
This building was designed to utilise, and should, operate a ‘stay put’ evacuation strategy. A ‘stay put’ policy involves the following approach, as outlined in Approved Document B 2022; When a fire occurs within a flat, the occupants alert others in the flat if the alarm has not already sounded, make their way out of the building and summon the fire and rescue service. ad If a fire starts in the common parts, anyone in these areas makes their way out of the building and summons the fire and rescue service. All other residents not directly affected by the fire would be expected to ‘stay put’ and remain in their flat unless they become affected by the fire, are directed to leave by the fire and rescue service or choose to leave. Any ancillary spaces, although individual rooms, effectively operate a simultaneous evacuation strategy where any occupants would evacuate the space upon discovering or becoming aware of a fire.

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	26/04/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	15/01/2025	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	28/09/2023	HRB06895N5X1

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Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Heidi Bartlett (Building Safety Manager): [email protected] 
• Justin Richards (Regional Property Manager) : [email protected]

Building description
1 Ward Road is a purpose-built 18 storey residential block comprising of 84 flats. This residential building comprises of an underground car park shared with the commercial units and 30 Jupp Road, ground, plus 16 upper floors. Based on the assumption that there is a 3m floor to floor height, this enclosed block has a top level 54m above ground level. The exterior is constructed of brick, concrete, render and cladding. Entry from Ward Road is into an entrance lobby with a second exit into the courtyard playground, a lift lobby containing two lifts, and a door leading to the base of the stair. The dry rising main is also located in the stairwell. This stair provides a means of escape from all upper floors, leading through the entrance lobby and out of either entrance to fresh air. The second stair is on the opposite side of the building from the 7 floor to ground level and outside into the courtyard playground, this external area is also shared with 30 Jupp Road. There are no flats on the ground or 1st floor levels. Floors 2-16 are accessible through both lifts, with one also serving as a firefighting lift. Access to flats on each upper floor level is from the lift lobby, with 9 flats on floor levels 2-6, 5 flats on floor 7, 4 flats on floors 8-15, and 2 on floor 16. Every floor from Level 2-7 has two smoke vent shafts in each corridor, floors 8-16 have the one smoke vent shaft. There are also locked cupboards containing electrical and smoke vent control equipment. The ground and 1st floors are occupied by Carpenters NHS practice and Stratford Diagnostic Centres.

Construction type
The building is primarily made up of brick, block and reinforced concrete construction with a reinforced concrete frame. The external walls of the building consist of brick/blockwork cavity wall construction to each elevation, and residential stacked balconies. A flat roof is present in reinforced concrete construction.  

Floor construction type
Reinforced concrete.

Stair construction type and details
The stairwell and lift shafts are also concrete formed within brick/block-built compartment walls separating the accommodation from the communal areas. 

External wall systems
The EWS1 of this building is B1, the risks are sufficiently low that no remediation works are required.  

The external wall remediation was completed in 2022, the appraisal by KIWA (FRAEW 23/05/2022) identified three different wall types and one balcony type. 

The conclusions that followed the appraisal of the wall types that the replacement of cladding panels including insulation materials for the wall type 1 &2 is within normal expectations and so the risk would be categorized as LOW. The rendered facades of the building – wall type 3has been identified as wall system that would meet the performance criteria of BR135 and so means that the risk category is LOW. 

The replacement of the timber decking to that of an aluminium system to the balconies also means the risk category as LOW.

Height of uppermost occupied story
50m

Flood risk
Very Low risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems.     

Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.   

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
A BS 5839-1 L5 detection and alarm system was found to be installed within the communal areas, with detection being fitted within the residential lobbies on each level. Said smoke detection provided is part of the smoke ventilation system and does not appear to be connected to a BS5839 type control panel. Fire alarm beacons/sounders were noted on the communal terraces.  

Within flats assessed, it was generally noted that Grade D LD3 AFD systems were provided, effectively BS5839: Part 6  

Ventilation was provided via an automatic smoke ventilation system comprising external window and natural smoke shaft AOVs within the flats lobbies and AOVs at the head of both stairs (A and B), controlled by smoke detection within the flat lobbies. There are also manual override facilities present.  

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy
Stay Put. This is a purpose-built residential block with a ‘stay put’ policy. In the event of a fire, within an individual dwelling, the occupants would be expected to alert others in the dwelling, make their own way out of the building using the common escape route, and summon the fire and rescue service. Consistent with a ‘stay put’ policy for residential dwellings of this type, all other occupants of dwellings not directly affected by a fire, should be able to remain in their dwellings in relative safety, unless their dwelling subsequently becomes affected, or they are directed to evacuate the building by the fire and rescue service. Simultaneous evacuation becomes relevant where escape from communal areas and plant rooms may be required.  

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	25/06/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	15/01/2025	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	16/08/2023	HRB06627X3L4

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Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Heidi Bartlett (Building Safety Manager): [email protected] 
• Justin Richards (Regional Property Manager) : [email protected]

Building description
105 Wise Road stands as a purpose-built 9 storey residential block comprising of 31 flats. This residential building comprises of a shared underground car park, ground, and upper ground, plus 6 upper floors, and has a height of approximately 24m. The exterior is constructed of concrete, brick, cladding and glazing. The entrance features a lift lobby and one lift, a single staircase to an upper ground floor level mezzanine with flats 1 and 2, several locked cupboards containing electrical and smoke vent control equipment, and a door to the communal garden at the rear of the property which is shared with 1 Rick Roberts Way. The single stair provides a means of escape from all the upper floors, through the ground floor lift lobby and out the main entrance to the outside. The dry riser outlet is located in the lift lobby on every floor level. There are no flats at ground level. Floors upper ground to the 6th are accessible through the lift, with it also serving as a firefighting lift. Access to flats on each upper floor level is from the lift lobby, with flats 1-2 on the upper ground floor, flats 3-7 on floor 1, flats 8-12 on floor 2, flats 13-17 on floor 3, flats 18-22 on floor 4, flats 23-27 on floor 5 and finally flats 28-31 on floor 6. Every floor from the upper ground floor to the 6th has a smoke vent shaft in the lobby area, and there are also locked cupboards containing electrical and smoke vent control equipment. There is also a grooming parlour, coffee shop and office that partially occupy the ground and upper ground floors with external access only. 

Construction type
The structure comprises of reinforced concrete floor slabs, supported onto reinforced concrete columns and walls with rendered precast concrete/stone cladding or brickwork cladding, and external glazing. The basement car park walls were constructed of reinforced concrete and block walls .

Floor construction type
Reinforced concrete.

Stair construction type and details
The stairwell is concrete formed with stud and plasterboard compartment walls separating the accommodation from the communal areas, consisting of 2×12.5mm Fireline.  

External wall systems
A1

Height of uppermost occupied story
It is understood based on documentation provided that the building is approximately 21m in height to the uppermost occupied floor slab.  

Flood risk
Very Low risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems.     

Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.  

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
A BS 5839-1 L5 detection system was fitted within the communal areas which is understood to be linked to the smoke ventilation systems only.  

All flats inspected were found be fitted with Grade D LD2 domestic detection, in line with BS 5839-6.  

Ventilation was provided within the stairwell via an AOV fitted at the head of the stairs, providing the required 1m2 free area of ventilation. Automatic smoke shafts were also fitted within the residential lobbies on each level. A mechanical smoke extraction system was fitted within the car park with mechanical impulse fans.  

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy
This building was designed to utilise, and should, operate a ‘stay put’ evacuation strategy. A ‘stay put’ policy involves the following approach, as outlined in Approved Document B 2006, including the 2007 amendments;   

•  When a fire occurs within a flat, the occupants alert others in the flat if the alarm has not already sounded, make their way out of the building, and summon the fire and rescue services.   

• If a fire starts in the common parts, anyone in these areas makes their way out of the building and summons the fire and rescue service.   

• All other residents not directly affected by the fire would be expected to ‘stay put’ and remain in their flat unless they become affected by the fire, are directed to leave by the fire and rescue service or choose to leave.   

• Any ancillary spaces, although individual rooms, effectively operate a simultaneous evacuation strategy where any occupants would evacuate the space upon discovering, or becoming aware of, a fire.  

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	21/06/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	15/01/2025	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	28/09/2023	HRB06627X3L4

Building safety strategy

• Download 3 Rick Roberts Way Building Safety Strategy

Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Heidi Bartlett (Building Safety Manager): [email protected] 
• Justin Richards (Regional Property Manager) : [email protected]

Building description
Eight storey (plus basement car park) purpose-built block with a total 41 flats and two staircases. The block is accessed via the entrance door to the front elevation or via a lift from the lobby shared with the adjacent block (1 Rick Roberts Way) however the general needs lift only serves the basement, ground 1st,2nd and 3rd floors as 4th 5th and 6th floors are dedicated to the leasehold flats.  The block entrance leads to a foyer area with a door into a corridor consisting of a lift, a door to the main staircase, service cupboards and rear lobby with a cycle store and an exit to the back of the property where externally accessed duplex flats 1-6 are located. These maisonettes are single private dwellings and have no passing risk. The rear yard has a separate pedestrian gate to Rick Roberts Way. The upper ground floor consists of a corridor with two lifts, various service/storage cupboards and two fire exit doors which are presumed to be from the commercial property on the ground floor (Heartfulness Meditation Centre). The 1st floor consists of an access corridor with flats 7-13, service cupboards and a secondary escape stairway at the opposite end that discharges at ground floor to a final exit next to the block entrance door. The layout of the upper floors is identical consisting of a flat access corridor, service/storage cupboards, two lifts and two storey exits. Flats 14-21 are located on the second floor, flats 22-26 on the third, flats 27-31 on the fourth, flats 32-36 on the fifth and flats 37-41 on the 6th floor. The bin room for the block is accessed externally by the pedestrian gate to the rear yard. The basement car park is only accessible internally via the lift located in the shared lobby at 1 Rick Roberts Way.  

Construction type
The building structure consists of reinforced concrete floor slabs supported by reinforced concrete columns and walls. Basement is likely to be suspended reinforced concrete slab supported on pile foundation and secant piled wall, considering the height of the building. The overall stability of the structure is likely provided by shear walls around the stair and lift cores centrally with the slabs acting as diaphragms to transfer lateral forces back to these elements.   

Floor construction type
Reinforced concrete.

Stair construction type and details
The stairwells and lift shafts are also concrete formed with stud and plasterboard compartment walls separating the accommodation from the communal areas, consisting of 2×12.5mm Fireline.  

External wall systems

The EWS1 rating of this building is A2.  

The external walls of Block A, Rick Roberts Way, consist of nine primary wall types (referred to as EW01, EW02, EW03, EW03-A, EW04, EW05, EW06, EW07 and EW08 throughout the Hydrock report).  

The amended EWS1 stands at :

• EW01 is aluminium cladding, understood to be comprised as follows (outer-inner): PPC finish Metalline Unity A2 aluminium panels, Rockwool DuoSlab insulation, Effisus breather FR membrane, RCM Y-wall sheathing board, SFS with Rockwool Flexi Slab insulation; 

• EW02 is ceramic cladding, understood to be comprised as follows (outer-inner): Shackerley Ceramic Granite panels, Rockwool DuoSlab insulation, Effisus breather FR membrane, RCM Y-wall sheathing board, SFS with Rockwool Flexi Slab insulation; 

• EW03 is brickwork (white), understood to be comprised as follows (outer-inner): brickwork, cavity, Rockwool DuoSlab insulation, Effisus breather FR membrane, RCM Y-wall sheathing board, SFS with Rockwool Flexi Slab insulation;
• EW03-A is brickwork (white/brown), understood to be comprised as follows (outer-inner): brickwork, cavity, blockwork;
• EW04 is aluminium spandrel panels, understood to be constructed as follows: Metalline Ultima A2 spandrel panel with Fabrock Clad core, Visqueen DPC membrane, RCM Y-wall sheathing board, SFS with mineral wool infill; 

• EW05 is timber effect cladding, understood to be constructed as follows (outer-inner): Rockpanel Woods A2 panels, Rockwool DuoSlab insulation, Effisus breather FR membrane, RCMY-wall sheathing board, SFS with Rockwool Flexi Slab insulation; 

• EW06 is curtain walling, understood to be constructed as follows: double-glazed spandrels in aluminium framing, cavity, plasterboard, blockwork;
• EW07 is Rockpanel Colours A2 panels, Rockwool DuoSlab insulation, concrete substrate; 

• EW08 is glass spandrel panels, understood to be constructed as follows: toughened glass, mineral wool insulation, SFS with mineral wool infill. 

In summary
On the basis of the evidence provided, when assessed for risk to life in accordance with PAS 9980:2022, the external wall systems at Rick Roberts Way, pose a risk level in the LOW-risk category (due to the absence of combustible primary materials). The primary materials of all wall types and balconies are of limited combustibility or better. Compartmentation has been provided via proprietary cavity barriers where practicable; however, where this has not been possible, full-fill mineral wool has been installed at compartment lines or projecting concrete walls/floors have been utilised to close off window opening perimeters. Therefore, when completing the EWS1 form, it is considered that A2 is appropriate.  

Height of uppermost occupied story
21m

Flood risk
Very Low risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems.     

Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.   

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
A BS 5839-1 L5 detection system was fitted within the communal areas which is understood to be linked to the smoke ventilation systems only.  

All flats inspected were found be fitted with Grade D LD2 domestic detection, in line with BS 5839-6. 

Ventilation was provided within the stairwells via an AOV fitted at the head of each stair, providing the required 1m2 free area of ventilation. Automatic smoke shafts were also fitted within the residential corridors on each level. A mechanical smoke extraction system was fitted within the car park with mechanical impulse fans  

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy
A Simultaneous Evacuation strategy is in place throughout all areas of the building.  

 

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	26/07/2023	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	15/01/2025	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	TBC	HRB01940L8R0

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Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Thelma Sheehy (Building Safety Manager): [email protected] 
• Nnadozie Orisakwe (Regional Property Manager) : [email protected] 

Building description
Arlington is a 7-storey ‘E’-shaped building consisting of lower ground, ground and 5 upper levels. The building is on a sloping site with the front ground floor level at street level and to the rear, the lower ground floor exits at a lower level. There are 6 escape stairs in total, 3 rear stairways from each of the 3 wings that discharge at the lower ground floor level and 3 front stairways provided from each of the 3 wings. The North stair discharges at ground floor level into the reception area, the central stair discharges into the reception area and the South stair discharges at lower ground floor level with a metal exterior stair to the ground floor. All stairs have exits on all floor levels they serve. There is an additional accommodation stairway in the commercial staff area from the lower ground (kitchen service corridor) to the ground floor (front office) in the North front wing of the block. The lower ground floor and 2 of the wings of the ground floors are commercial use. The ground floor South wing and the 1st to 5th floors are for residential use. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors are supported living, and the ground, 4th and 5th floors are leasehold flats. There are 44 leasehold flats, 95 supported living bedsits and 3 emergency (holding) bedrooms. There is a commercial kitchen (with servery and dining area) and laundry provided at the lower ground floor level (North wing) for the supported living residents. Commercial offices, meeting rooms, conference rooms, art studios and storerooms occupy the central and South areas of the lower ground floor and the North and central corridors of the ground floor areas. The main front entrance to the building opens into a reception area where staff offices and WCs can be accessed. 

Construction type
The building structure, including reinforced concrete communal staircase, and clinker concrete slabs and the structure appears to be of filler joist and clinker concrete slabs supported onto load-bearing masonry walls and piers. The external walls of the building are of brickwork and mortar construction to each elevation, with a flat/mansard type roof.   

Floor construction type
Filler joist and Clinker concrete slabs  

Stair construction type and details
Internal escape stairs are of masonry construction with a single timber accommodation stair, and a steel external staircase.  

External wall systems
The EWS1 rating of this building is A1, no remediation works are required.  

The external walls of the building are of brickwork and mortar construction to each elevation. 

Height of uppermost occupied story
21m

Flood risk
Low risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems.     

Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.   

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
A BS 5839-1 Grade A AFD system was found to have been installed throughout the building, with L1 coverage.   

All flats inspected were found to be fitted with interlinked communal detection. BS 5839-6 systems were not provided due to all residential flats being studio units and at present are required to simultaneously evacuate.   

Ventilation is provided within the basement level office areas via AOV installations fitted in the roof areas between the building wings  

Ventilation was provided within the stairwells and residential corridors via openable windows on each landing levels and upper floor levels 

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy: Stay put 

Your building operates a ‘stay put’ policy. When a fire occurs within your flat, you should alert others in the flat if the alarm has not already sounded, make your way out of the building and call the fire and rescue service. 

If a fire starts in the communal area, anyone in these areas makes their way out of the building and summons the fire and rescue service. All other residents not directly affected by the fire would be expected to ‘stay put’ and remain in their flat unless they become affected by the fire or are directed to leave by the fire and rescue service.  

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	22/02/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	22/02/2024	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	02/08/2023	HRB05520D7W0

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Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Toyosi Agosa (Building Safety Manager):  [email protected]
• Valery Chu (Regional Property Manager): [email protected]
  

Building description
Your building stands as a purpose-built 22-storey residential block comprising of 82 single flats. The building comprises ground plus 21 upper floors, standing at 67.59m in height, and dedicated exclusively to residential space. The Riverside Group is the Principal Accountable person who have assigned a Duty Holder for occupation and a Responsible person. We have a nominated Building Safety Manager and undertake routine in-house fire safety checks of all common parts of the building on a weekly basis.   

Construction type
The building structure comprised reinforced concrete floor slabs supported onto reinforced concrete columns and walls with external masonry infill panels. Building has a pitched roof supported by steel frame, which in turn is supported by the reinforced concrete frame.

Floor construction type
Concrete

Stair construction type and details
There is one concrete stairwell serving all floors in the building which is a full height stair core which is located at the rear of the communal area of each landing, it extends from ground level through to top floor level where and is treated as a firefighting stair, the stair discharges into fresh air at the rear of the building.  

External wall systems
The EWS1 rating of this building is B2, remedial works are required.

EW01 is the brick slip external wall system found across the ground levels of the building and is constructed as follows (external–internal): 100mm brick slip, Blockwork Substrate. 

EW02 is the External Thermal Insulation Composite (ETIC) system and is constructed as follows (external–internal): 7mm render, 90mm Mineral wool layer, Blockwork (approximately 100mm), 40mm cavity and then further concrete substrate.  

EW03 is the weathered wall system covering the North/ South risers and is constructed as follows (external – internal): CP board, 90mm Mineral wool layer, Blockwork (approximately 200mm), 40mm cavity and then further concrete substrate. 

Height of uppermost occupied story
67.59m 

Flood risk
The risk of flooding from surface water and that from rivers or seas is deemed very low. The yearly chance of flooding from now until 2069 has been deemed very low. 

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures

• Communal fire alarm: L5 automatic fire detection is installed within the communal areas, with detection being fitted within the ground floor communal areas, service/plant rooms, ventilation shaft, roof void and within the residential lobbies on each level. 
•  Domestic fire alarm: Automatic fire detection system is found within in each flat. 

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy
Stay put.

 

 

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	11/03/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	11/03/2024	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	03/08/2023	HRB05545K5N4

Building safety strategy

• Download Explorers Court Building Safety Strategy

Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Toyosi Agosa (Building Safety Manager):  [email protected]
• Valery Chu (Regional Property Manager): [email protected]
  

Building description
A purpose-built, mixed use residential/commercial building of eight-floors, comprising of 126, individual, self-contained flats, built over commercial/retail units located at ground-floor level. There are no residential flats located within the ground-floor areas of the building. Flats 1-20 are located on the first-floor, flats 21-40 are located on the second-floor, flats 41-60 are located on the third floor, flats 61-80 are located on the fourth floor, flats 81-100 are located on the fifth floor, flats 101-117 are located on the sixth floor, and flats 118-126 are located on the seventh floor. All flats are accessed from protected corridors situated between two lobby protected staircases. There is a roof terrace on the 7th floor accessible from both South and North core corridors. The block has two lifts one accessed from within the main entrance foyer and another from a separate lift lobby accessed directly from the outside. There are various service-riser cupboards provided on all floors. The communal refuse bin stores and an electrical intake cupboard located externally within the ground-floor areas of the block. There is a ground-floor car park/loading bay which is part of the commercial/retail units .

Construction type
The building structure consists of reinforced concrete floor slabs supported by reinforced concrete columns and walls. The external façade appears to be comprised of render finishes and brickwork wall panels along each elevation  

Floor construction type
Reinforced concrete

Stair construction type and details
Concrete stair flight with in-situ landing. 

External wall systems

The ESW1 rating of this building is A2, remediation works have been completed.  

Hydrock carried out site visits throughout the external wall remediation works (2021 to 2024) to inspect the external wall construction. The site inspections where intrusive surveys whereby wall build-ups were checked for their composition.   

The conclusion from this inspection is that Explorers Court consists of 5no. primary wall types refer

The primary materials of all external wall types are European Classification A2-s1, d0 or better. (Hydrock report March 2024).  

• EW01 features an insulated render system and is constructed as follows (outer to inner): Webertherm insulated render system comprised of mineral wool installation, 215mm block work, 12.5mm gypsum plasterboard.  
• EW02 is a masonry cavity wall constructed as follows (outer to inner): 102.5mm facing brick, 55mm cavity, mineral wool insulation slab, 215mm medium density blockwork, plasterboard. 
• EW03 features a white opaque panel and is constructed as follows (outer to inner): double glazed unit of laminated glass, 90mm stone wool insulation slab, cavity, 40mm mineral wool insulation, internal plasterboard. 
• EW04 features an aluminium infill panel and is constructed as follows (outer to inner): 90mm Metalline Ultima ULT 2 insulated panel, cavity (present in some locations), mineral wool insulation, 140mm blockwork (present in some locations), internal plasterboard. 
• EW05 features aluminium rainscreen cladding and is constructed as follows (outer to inner): 3mm aluminium rainscreen system, cavity, 215mm block work inner leaf.   

Height of uppermost occupied story
21m

Flood risk

Medium Risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems.  

Low – Low lying areas that are close to rivers or the sea are more likely to flood when water levels rise. This information takes into account any flood defences.   

Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.   

Flooding from reservoirs is unlikely in this area.  

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
BS5839-1 category L5 common area automatic fire detection system 

All flats are fitted with Grade LD2 domestic detection, in line with BS 5839-6. Flat 106 was found to have LD1 coverage 

The 2 protected stairwells are each provided with AOV’s providing ventilation to the minimum expected of 1.0m2.  

There is an AOV shaft located within each lift lobby on all upper floors providing the lobbies with a 1.5m2 AOV shaft.  

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy
This building was designed to utilise, and should, operate a ‘stay put’ evacuation strategy. A ‘stay put’ policy involves the following approach, as outlined in Approved Document B 2022; When a fire occurs within a flat, the occupants alert others in the flat if the alarm has not already sounded, make their way out of the building and summon the fire and rescue service. · If a fire starts in the common parts, anyone in these areas makes their way out of the building and summons the fire and rescue service. All other residents not directly affected by the fire would be expected to ‘stay put’ and remain in their flat unless they become affected by the fire, are directed to leave by the fire and rescue service or choose to leave. Any ancillary spaces, although individual rooms, effectively operate a simultaneous evacuation strategy where any occupants would evacuate the space upon discovering or becoming aware of a fire.  

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	24/05/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	15/01/2025	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	28/09/2023	HRB06921X8P0

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Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Heidi Bartlett (Building Safety Manager):  [email protected] 
• Justin Richards (Regional Property Manager):  [email protected]

Building description
The premises is a purpose-built 8 storey residential block comprising of 29 flats. This residential building comprises of an underground car park shared with the commercial units and 1 Ward Road, ground, plus 6 upper floors. The exterior is constructed of brick, concrete, render and cladding. The main entrance leads into a lobby entrance lobby off which is a second exit into the courtyard playground, two lifts, a cycle store, and a door leading to the base of the stair. The dry rising main is also located in the stairwell. This stair provides a means of escape from all upper floors, leading straight out a fire door into the courtyard playground which this area is shared with 1 Ward Road, or into the entrance lobby and out to fresh air.  

The residential accommodation is accessed by both lifts, (one of which serves as a firefighting lift), with flats 1-3 on floor 1, flats 4-9 on floor 2, flats 10-14 on floor 3, flats 15-20 on floor 4, flats 21-25 on floor 5 and flats 26- 29 on floor 6. Each upper storey level 1-6 has a smoke vent shaft in the lobby and the topmost floor has an AOV. Electric and service riser cupboards are present at each upper level. The individual dwellings benefit from a domestic sprinkler system . 

Construction type
The building is primarily made up of brick, block and reinforced concrete construction with a reinforced concrete frame. The external walls of the building consist of brick/blockwork cavity wall construction to each elevation, and residential stacked balconies. A flat roof is present in reinforced concrete construction.  

Floor construction type
Reinforced concrete

Stair construction type and details
The stairwell and lift shafts are also concrete formed within brick/block-built compartment walls separating the accommodation from the communal areas.  

External wall systems
The EWS1 rating of this building is B1. 

The external wall remediation was completed in 2022, the appraisal by KIWA (FRAEW 23/05/2022) identified three different wall types and one balcony type. 

The conclusions that followed the appraisal of the wall types that the replacement of cladding panels including insulation materials for the wall type 1 &2 is within normal expectations and so the risk would be categorized as LOW. The rendered facades of the building – wall type 3has been identified as wall system that would meet the performance criteria of BR135 and so means that the risk category is LOW.  

The replacement of the timber decking to that of an aluminium system to the balconies also means the risk category as LOW .   

Height of uppermost occupied story
21m

Flood risk
High risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash   flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems.     

Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.   

There is a risk of flooding from reservoirs in this area.  

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
A BS 5839-1 L5 detection and alarm system was found to be installed within the communal areas, with detection being fitted within the residential lobbies on each level. Said smoke detection provided is part of the smoke ventilation system and does not appear to be connected to a BS5839 type control panel. Fire alarm beacons/sounders were noted on the communal terraces. 

Within flats that a Grade D LD3 AFD systems are provided, effectively BS5839: Part 6. 

The building is provided with an automatic smoke ventilation system comprising external window and natural smoke shaft AOVs within the flats lobbies and an AOV at the head of both stairs controlled by smoke detection within the flats lobbies. The system has manual override facilities provided.  

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy
Single stage evacuation. This means you should leave your home and follow the green exit signs as soon as you are made aware of a fire, or if there is a fire in your own flat. Alert the awaking watch and not stop to collect any of your belongings, just leave as safely and as quickly as possible. Follow the green exit signs in the building. Never use the lifts. Once you get outside, stay a safe distance away from the building and don’t go back inside until you are told it is safe to do so.  

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	13/05/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	15/01/2025	High Risk
Registration Number:	19/06/2023	HRB02863L2L8

Building safety strategy

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Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Toyosi Agosa (Building Safety Manager):  [email protected] 
• Valery Chu (Regional Property Manager): [email protected]  

Building description
Ten-storey purpose-built, high-rise, general needs premises. Forty flats. Flats are accessed by the main entrance door over a single threshold. Ground floor – entrance lobby (concierge office within), leading to the rear lobby containing Flats 1 & 2 and the electrical intake cupboard. Also, a lift lobby (electrical cupboard within), leading to the stair lobby and Flats 3 & 4 lobby (exit door also). Each upper-floor flat lobbies contains four flats, water service, three electrical & mechanical service cupboards, also, a waste hopper enclosure. Lobby-protected stairs. Two firefighters’ lifts serve up to the ninth floor. Ninth floor -lift room and access to the flat room via the water service cupboard. Externally accessed detached caretaker’s store and electrical sub-station. Externally accessed integral waste chute room. Dry riser system installed.

Construction type
The building structure comprised precast concrete Large Panel System (LPS), potentially of the Larsen-Nielson type, where the panels are built in factories and assembled on site. The floor slabs span one-way onto the internal cross wall and external precast concrete wall. The original structure has had strengthening works carried out.  

Floor construction type
Concrete

Stair construction type and details
One communal stairwell with landing that serve the block.  

An inspection was undertaken to the pre-concrete communal stairs, landing slabs and walls.  

External wall systems

The EWS1 rating of this building is B1, no remediation works are required.   

Wall type 1 – Insulated Render   

The original building wall construction is formed of a large panel system. This consists of an outer concrete layer approximately 80mm in thickness. An inner cavity approximately 20mm deep which is filled with polystyrene insulation and then an inner concrete leaf, nominally 100mm in thickness. The whole large panel system is a factory formed element. The majority of the large panel system walls were subsequently (circa 1992) insulated with a stone mineral fibre insulation with a stone dash render external finish. IFC carried out a non-invasive site inspection in Sept 2020 with Philip Pank Partnership to determine inspection locations and subsequently an intrusive inspection was carried out by Philip Pank Partnership in October 2020. The details of the intrusive site inspection are included in Appendix C. In summary, IFC concluded that from the intrusive site inspection that has been carried out that the mineral fibre insulation had been bonded to the outer concrete face of the large panel wall system with a stone aggregate render finish applied in either of two-colour finishes. The details of the manufacturer or supplier of the original large panel system and then the subsequent installed insulated render system are not known but it is believed that the insulated render to be a mineral fibre based Permarock type system. The outer render was approximately 12mm thick with a stone dash finish. This insulated render system would most likely have a Class 0 surface spread of flame characteristic to the render over the non-combustible 65mm thick stone mineral fibre insulation layer. The mineral fibre insulation board minimum had been bonded to the outer face of the large panel system. A cement / polystyrene blend had been used to fill and level the recessed areas of the large panel system at the original concrete wall joint locations to form a flat substrate to which the mineral fibre insulation was bonded to .

Wall type 2 – Brick Leaf Facade   

This wall type is present to the first to floors from the ground to the 1 st floor height of the building. The Masonry outer leaf which was added to the original wall construction formed an outer cavity where the brick leaf was tied back to the original concrete large panel system with wall ties. The cavity between the outer brick leaf and the external face of the concrete panel system has been filled with loose fill polystyrene insulation.  

The ground floor and first floor elevations of Kedge House are formed of a masonry leaves each greater than 75mm thickness in the form of the outer brick leaf and the inner concrete large panel system. Therefore, the risk from the lack of cavity barriers is reduced. The cavity around the window openings has been closed with loose mineral wool around the metal window frames which close the outer wall cavity. The original wall construction of the building whilst containing a nominal 20mm thickness of polystyrene insulation, this insulation material is encapsulated by at least 80mm thickness of precast concrete on either side when the factory formed large panel system was constructed. From the intrusive survey it was not possible to determine the presence of cavity barriers within the cavity formed behind the brick façade and the original concrete panel external wall of the building.  

The window openings were being closed by the metal window frame and a mineral in s original external wall panel system Therefore, there is no requirement for any remediation to this external wall finish. Although there are combustible materials present in the ground and first floor elevations of the external wall of this 10-storey building the ground and first floor external wall is formed from masonry leaves greater than 75mm in thickness. The top of the brick façade at the junction with the insulated render system is capped by the stone mineral fibre insulted render system. Therefore, in IFC’s view the fire risk is sufficiently low and no further remediation is required. Sulation material closing the inner cavity behind the brick façade. Overall, the brick façade materials are unlikely to propagate external fire spread, and the loose fill insulation is encapsulated by the 75mm outer brick leaf and the concrete face of the building’.

Height of uppermost occupied story
27m

Flood risk

Low risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems.   

Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.  

Very Low risk- Low-lying areas that are close to rivers, or the sea are more likely to flood when water levels rise. This information takes into account any flood defences.  

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
There is no AFD system installed throughout the communal areas, with the evacuation strategy being solely reliant on the waking watch. 

Ventilation was provided within the stairwell via an openable window which did not provide the required free area of ventilation. Ventilation was also provided by openable windows within the residential lobbies on each level.  

The standards at the time of construction required a permanent openable vent within the head of the stair to the outside wall of a free area not less than 15 square feet while today’s standards would require 1.0m2. The requirement for the lobbies would have been 15 square feet while today’s standards would require 1.5m2. In accordance with fire strategy documentation provided it is recommended that the ventilation arrangements are upgraded. An AOV should be installed at the head of the stair, providing a minimum of 1m2 free area of ventilation. AOVs should also be provided within lobbies from 1st -9th floor levels, providing a minimum of 1.5m2 free area of ventilation.

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy

Temporary simultaneous evacuation. 

Temporary simultaneous evacuation policy in place due to external walls and cavity issues a Grade A fire alarm system including into the flats has been installed for added protection whilst remediation works are fully identified and to be completed. 

The development has a single core, which provides individual entrances and exits to the flats from the communal area. The ground floor is accessed via the main entrance into an entrance lobby.  

Travel distances within the single direction communal areas do not exceed 7.5m in a single direction throughout.  

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	18/03/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	18/03/2024	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	11/08/2023	HRB06293B8R6

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Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Toyosi Agosa (Building Safety Manager):  [email protected]
• Valery Chu (Regional Property Manager): [email protected]
  

Building description
A purpose built, high-rise, residential building of twenty-two floors comprising of eighty-two, individual, self-contained flats. The communal block entrance door leads into an entrance hallway providing access to the lift lobby and cleaner’s store, there is also a door and a communication hatch leading into the security/concierge room consisting of an office, kitchenette, store cupboard and access to the water tank room.

Construction type
The building structure comprised reinforced concrete floor slabs supported onto reinforced concrete columns and walls with external masonry infill panels. Building has a pitched roof supported by steel frame, which in turn is supported by the reinforced concrete frame.

Floor construction type
Concrete

Stair construction type and details
There is one concrete stairwell serving all floors in the building which is a full height stair core which is located at the rear of the communal area of each landing, it extends from ground level through to top floor level where and is treated as a firefighting stair, the stair discharges into fresh air at the rear of the building.

External wall systems
The EWS1 rating of this building is B2, remedial works are required.

It was identified in the external wall analysis that combustible materials are present in external wall types EW02 and EW03.

EW01 is the brick slip external wall system found across the ground levels of the building and is constructed as follows (external–internal): 100mm brick slip, Blockwork Substrate.

EW02 is the ETIC system and is constructed as follows (external–internal): 7mm render, 90mm Mineral wool layer, Blockwork (approximately 100mm), 40mm cavity and then further concrete substrate.

EW03 is the weathered wall system covering the North/ South risers and is constructed as follows (external – internal): CP board, 90mm Mineral wool layer, Blockwork (approximately 200mm), 40mm cavity and then further concrete substrate.

Height of uppermost occupied story
60m

Flood risk
Medium risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems. Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area. There is a risk of flooding from reservoirs in this area.

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
There is manually openable casement windows provided within the stairway and the adjacent flat entrance lobby on each of the upper-floor levels within the building. A permanent vent is provided at the head of the stairway. The flat entrance lobbies on the upper floors have a mechanical ventilation shaft with fixed louvre style grilles provided within each of the lobbies. The ventilation shaft appears to discharge via ducting, through the roof space direct to open-air.

There is a sprinkler system which covers the bin store area only.

Within flats assessed, it was generally noted that Grade D LD3 AFD systems were provided, however, in some cases the detector had been removed by residents, and in most cases no heat detectors were present within kitchen areas, these have been Identified as remedial actions.

A BS 5839-1 L5 detection and alarm system is installed within the communal areas, with detection being fitted within the ground floor communal areas, service/plant rooms, ventilation shaft, roof void and within the residential lobbies on each level. As this is a high-rise property, Riverside have taken the action to minimise the risk using the L5 system as this is a building which possesses exceptional hazards due to its size and proximity to other buildings. L5 detection added to stairwells. Not linked to AOVs as these are manual opening (due to be upgraded 2025). Alarm sounders in communal areas not linked to an ARC system.

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy: Stay-put  

This building was designed to utilise, and should, operate a ‘stay put’ evacuation strategy. A ‘stay put’ policy involves the following approach, as outlined in Approved Document B 2022; When a fire occurs within a flat, the occupants alert others in the flat if the alarm has not already sounded, make their way out of the building and summon the fire and rescue service.  If a fire starts in the common parts, anyone in these areas makes their way out of the building and summons the fire and rescue service.  All other residents not directly affected by the fire would be expected to ‘stay put’ and remain in their flat unless they become affected by the fire, are directed to leave by the fire and rescue service or choose to leave. Any ancillary spaces, although individual rooms, effectively operate a simultaneous evacuation strategy where any occupants would evacuate the space upon discovering or becoming aware of a fire.  

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	06/03/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	06/03/2024	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	17/08/2023	HRB06604Q3V3

Building safety strategy

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Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Toyosi Agosa (Building Safety Manager):  [email protected]
• Valery Chu (Regional Property Manager): [email protected]
  

Building description
A purpose-built, high-rise, residential building of twenty-five floors, comprising of 145, individual, self-contained, scissor section flats/maisonettes. Flat 1a is accessed on the ground floor. Flats 1-6 are located on the first floor of the building. Flats 7- 18 are located on the third-floor, flats 19-30 are located on the fifth floor. There are twelve flats per floor, located on floors seven to twenty-one. (Odd numbers only). Flats 127-144 are located on the twenty-third floor. The building has a single stairway separated at each upper-floor level by a lift lobby with a bin chute room containing a wet rising main & a separate maintenance/storeroom. Secure common area fire doors give access to the flat entrance corridors each of which contains automatic smoke ventilation and emergency lighting. Smoke ventilation is provided at the head of the stairs along with manually opening windows on each half landing. The ground-floor entrance lobby gives lobby protected access to flat 1a and the electric cupboards as well as to the lift lobby and stairwell. Manual controls for the AOV system are located within the communal entrance lobby. An externally accessed plant room and integral communal bin store is located at ground floor level. A security/concierge/staff office is located within the ground-floor communal entrance hallway.  

Construction type
The basement floor is likely to be suspended reinforced concrete slab supported on deep piled foundation, considering the height of the building.   

The building structure comprised reinforced concrete floor slabs supported onto reinforced concrete columns and walls with external cladding façade panels. From the limited internal access to the flats, we assume that the floor flat slabs were supported on reinforced concrete columns and walls and lift shaft walls in the block.   

As the frame is formed of reinforced concrete the robustness requirements of tying elements together for disproportionate collapse are generally complied with by following general detailing methods and the design codes.   

The overall stability of the structure is likely provided by shear walls around the stair and lift cores centrally with the slabs acting as diaphragms to transfer lateral forces back to these elements.   

The roof of the building is of a reinforced concrete slab and the communal staircases and landings are of reinforced concrete construction. The roof structure appeared to be steel frame supported onto the reinforced concrete slab.

Floor construction type
Concrete

Stair construction type and details
Kelson House is a single stair building. The stair also serves as a firefighting stair with a stair width of 1100mm in line with the current 1100mm minimum width for a firefighting stair.  

A separate tower contains lifts, escape-stairs and other services, and is linked to the main block by bridges leading to the access-corridors. The building has a single concrete stairway separated at each upper-floor level by a lift lobby with a bin chute room containing a wet rising main & a separate maintenance/storeroom. Smoke ventilation is provided at the head of the stairs along with manually opening windows on each half landing.  

External wall systems
The EWS1 rating of this building is A, no remedial works required as risk of external fire spread is low.  

PRP’s site observations identified the facade as 110mm aggregate-concrete panels with no cavity or insulation. The concrete slabs and structural concrete walls provide fire breaks between compartmentations. Rockwool SP Fire Stop vertical cavity barrier was observed at the front of structural concrete walls between windows at vertical compartment lines.   

Remediation works were completed in 2020 on the staircase. The wall structure and cladding system was replaced, the new system does not include combustible materials.  

The investigation did not identify combustible materials in the external walls, there is no need for remediation work to be undertaken to the external walls of the specified attachments. 

Height of uppermost occupied story
75m

Flood risk
Very Low risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems.     

Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.  

There is a risk of flooding from reservoirs in this area. 

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
There is a BS5839-1 category L5 automatic fire detection system within the common areas of the building which is provided for control of the smoke ventilation system only. This comprises a fire detection system control panel and smoke detection throughout the common area. Manual call points and fire alarm sounders are not provided. 

There is no sprinkler suppression system installed within the building.  

A sprinkler system is not required for the refuse room at the base of the refuse chute, as there are no more than two flats opening off the protected escape routes on each level. Only the first-floor chute is not enclosed in a separate enclosure to the access lobby/escape route. This is considered acceptable as there is no lift present in the access lobby and the Flats in the residential corridor on this floor have alternate means of escape.  

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy: Stay –put 

This building was designed to utilise, and should, operate a ‘stay put’ evacuation strategy. A ‘stay put’ policy involves the following approach, as outlined in Approved Document B 2022; When a fire occurs within a flat, the occupants alert others in the flat if the alarm has not already sounded, make their way out of the building and summon the fire and rescue service.  If a fire starts in the common parts, anyone in these areas makes their way out of the building and summons the fire and rescue service.  All other residents not directly affected by the fire would be expected to ‘stay put’ and remain in their flat unless they become affected by the fire, are directed to leave by the fire and rescue service or choose to leave. Any ancillary spaces, although individual rooms, effectively operate a simultaneous evacuation strategy where any occupants would evacuate the space upon discovering or becoming aware of a fire. 

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	15/02/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	15/02/2024	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	02/08/2023	HRB05541M8T1

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Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Toyosi Agosa (Building Safety Manager):  [email protected]
• Valery Chu (Regional Property Manager): [email protected]
  

Building description
Purpose built, high-rise, residential building of twenty-two floors comprising of eighty-two, individual, self-contained flats. The communal block entrance door leads into a hallway providing access to a lift lobby and a concierge office. There are two lifts serving alternate floors up to the 20th floor. The lift lobby leads into a stairway enclosure which has an electrical cupboard and its own final exit leading to the rear of the building. 

Construction type
The building structure comprised reinforced concrete floor slabs supported onto reinforced concrete columns and walls with external masonry infill panels. Building has a pitched roof supported by steel frame, which in turn is supported by the reinforced concrete frame.

Floor construction type
Concrete

Stair construction type and details
There is one concrete stairwell serving all floors in the building which is a full height stair core which is located at the rear of the communal area of each landing, it extends from ground level through to top floor level where and is treated as a firefighting stair, the stair discharges into fresh air at the rear of the building.

External wall systems
The EWS1 rating of this building is B2 and remedial works are required.   

It was identified in the external wall analysis that combustible materials are present in external wall types EW02 and EW03.  

EW01 is the brick slip external wall system found across the ground levels of the building and is constructed as follows (external–internal): 100mm brick slip, Blockwork Substrate.   

EW02 is the ETIC system and is constructed as follows (external–internal): 7mm render, 90mm Mineral wool layer, Blockwork (approximately 100mm), 40mm cavity and then further concrete substrate.   

EW03 is the weathered wall system covering the North/ South risers and is constructed as follows (external – internal): CP board, 90mm Mineral wool layer, Blockwork (approximately 200mm), 40mm cavity and then further concrete substrate.  

Height of uppermost occupied story
60m

Flood risk
Medium risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems.     

Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.  

There is a risk of flooding from reservoirs in this area.  

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
A BS 5839-1 L5 detection and alarm system is installed within the communal areas, with detection being fitted within the ground floor communal areas, service/plant rooms, ventilation shaft, roof void and within the residential lobbies on each level.  

As this is a high-rise property, Riverside have taken the action to minimise the risk using the L5 system as this is a building which possesses exceptional hazards due

to its size and proximity to other buildings. L5 detection added to stairwells. Not linked to AOVs as these are manual opening (due to be upgraded 2025). Alarm sounders in communal areas not linked to an ARC system. 

Within flats 32 and 36 Grade F AFD systems were provided, with Grade D LD2 coverage being provided within remaining flats Inspected. Remedial works identified.  

There is manually openable casement windows provided within the stairway and the adjacent flat entrance lobby on each of the upper-floor levels within the building. A permanent vent is provided at the head of the stairway. The flat entrance lobbies on the upper floors have a mechanical ventilation shaft with fixed louvre style grilles provided within each of the lobbies. The ventilation shaft appears to discharge via ducting, through the roof space direct to open-air.   

Sprinkler system is only in the bin store area which covers the refuse chute outlet/bin location.

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy:
Temporary Simultaneous Evacuation – Simultaneous evacuation means that all residents should leave the building in the event of the fire. 

If the fire breaks out in your flat, get everyone in your flat to leave straight away, closing the door behind you. Do not stay behind to try and put the fire out, do not use lifts, press the nearest fire alarm call point, wait outside away from the building in a safe place and dial 999 for the fire service.  

If there is a fire in another part of the building and you hear the firm alarm sound in the communal area or the smoke alarms in your own flat, leave immediately as the fire may be elsewhere within the building. Do not use lifts, wait outside away from the building in the assembly point. If in doubt, get out. 

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	04/06/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	15/01/2025	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	02/08/2023	HRB01941K3L6

Building safety strategy

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Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Thelma Sheehy (Building Safety Manager)
• Sarah Harman (Regional Property Manager)
  Email: [email protected] 

Building description
The building is a purpose-built detached 17 storey building containing a total of 136 flats located over 1st-15th floor levels. The ground floor level has not yet been developed but is understood it will be used as commercial premises. There are 3 stairwells for means of escape (stairways A-C).  

Lexington apartments are in the Borough of Slough. 

The Riverside Group is the Principal Accountable person who have assigned a Duty Holder for occupation and a Responsible person. We have a nominated Building Safety Manager and undertake routine in-house fire safety checks of all common parts of the building on a weekly basis.   

Construction type
The building is of reinforced concrete construction up to the 14th floor level, with 15th floor being of streel framing system construction. The building structure comprises reinforced concrete floor slabs supported onto reinforced concrete columns and walls with external metal cladding system. The perimeter of the basement car park is constructed of a sheet piled wall.    

Floor construction type
Reinforced concrete .

Internally, separating floor slabs are constructed as concrete compartment floors up to the 14th floor. The 15th floor construction appeared to consist of steel framing with 2x15mm Fireline plasterboard to the underside ceiling, with a timber raised flooring. 

Stair construction type and details
Building stability is provided by the reinforced concrete lift shafts and stair cores present, providing restraint in all directions.   

External wall systems
Remediation works to start in September 2025. 

Height of uppermost occupied story
45m in height to the uppermost occupied floor slab. 

Flood risk
The risk of flooding from surface water and that from rivers or seas is deemed very low. The yearly chance of flooding from now until 2069 has been deemed very low.

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
A BS 5839-1 Grade A L2 AFD system was found to have been installed throughout the communal areas in support of the temporary Simultaneous Evacuation strategy, with interlinked heat detection fitted inside of each external window within flats, in accordance with NFCC guidance. 

All flats inspected were found to be fitted with Grade D LD2 AFD systems, in accordance with BS 5839-6. 

All flats inspected were found to be fitted with Grade D1 LD2 AFD systems, in accordance with BS 5839-6.   

Every floor from Level 1-15 has a smoke vent shaft in the corridor 

The building layout has all flats opening into a protected corridor. There is a smoke vent shaft ventilating each corridor, offering approximately 1.5m2 of ventilation. This scenario meets the 1.5m2 ventilation requirement using the current guidance in Approved Document B. The existing scenario is considered safe, with a reasonable amount of ventilation 

A domestic sprinkler suppression system has been installed throughout all units. 

Relevant documentation

• Coming soon

 

Evacuation strategy: Stay-put 

This building was designed to utilise, and should, operate a ‘stay put’ evacuation strategy. A ‘stay put’ policy involves the following approach, as outlined in Approved Document B 2022; When a fire occurs within a flat, the occupants alert others in the flat if the alarm has not already sounded, make their way out of the building and summon the fire and rescue service. If a fire starts in the common parts, anyone in these areas makes their way out of the building and summons the fire and rescue service. All other residents not directly affected by the fire would be expected to ‘stay put’ and remain in their flat unless they become affected by the fire, are directed to leave by the fire and rescue service or choose to leave. Any ancillary spaces, although individual rooms, effectively operate a simultaneous evacuation strategy where any occupants would evacuate the space upon discovering or becoming aware of a fire.  

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	29/02/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	29/02/2024	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	02/08/2023	HRB05539G3J0

Building safety strategy

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Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Toyosi Agosa (Building Safety Manager):  [email protected]
• Valery Chu (Regional Property Manager): [email protected]
  

Building description
A purpose-built, high-rise, residential building of twenty-two floors comprising of eighty-two, individual, self-contained flats. The communal block entrance door leads into an entrance hallway providing access to a lift lobby and a concierge office. There are two lifts serving alternate floors up to the 20th floor. The lift lobby leads into a stairway enclosure which has an electrical cupboard and its own fire exit leading into the resident’s external car parking area at the rear of the building.

Construction type
The building structure comprised reinforced concrete floor slabs supported onto reinforced concrete columns and walls with external masonry infill panels. Building has a pitched roof supported by steel frame, which in turn is supported by the reinforced concrete frame.  

Floor construction type
Concrete

Stair construction type and details
There is one concrete stairwell serving all floors in the building which is a full height stair core which is located at the rear of the communal area of each landing, it extends from ground level through to top floor level where and is treated as a firefighting stair, the stair discharges into fresh air at the rear of the building .

External wall systems
The EWS1 rating of this building is B2 and remedial works are required.  

It was identified in the external wall analysis that combustible materials are present in external wall types EW02 and EW03.  

EW01 is the brick slip external wall system found across the ground levels of the building and is constructed as follows (external–internal): 100mm brick slip, Blockwork Substrate.   

EW02 is the ETIC system and is constructed as follows (external–internal): 7mm render, 90mm Mineral wool layer, Blockwork (approximately 100mm), 40mm cavity and then further concrete substrate.   

EW03 is the weathered wall system covering the North/ South risers and is constructed as follows (external – internal): CP board, 90mm Mineral wool layer, Blockwork (approximately 200mm), 40mm cavity and then further concrete substrate.  

Height of uppermost occupied story
60m

Flood risk
Medium risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems.     

Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.  

There is a risk of flooding from reservoirs in this area. 

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
Within flats assessed, it was generally noted that Grade D LD3 AFD systems were provided, however, in some cases the detector had been removed by residents, and in most cases no heat detectors were present within kitchen areas. This has been identified as remedial actions.  

There is manually openable casement windows provided within the stairway and the adjacent flat entrance lobby on each of the upper-floor levels within the building. A permanent vent is provided at the head of the stairway. The flat entrance lobbies on the upper floors have a mechanical ventilation shaft with fixed louvre style grilles provided within each of the lobbies. The ventilation shaft appears to discharge via ducting, through the roof space direct to open-air. 

Sprinkler system is only in the bin store area which covers the refuse chute outlet and bin location.  

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy: Stay-put 

The residential areas of the properties operate a ‘stay put’ evacuation procedure. That is, in the event of a fire in a flat, the occupants of that dwelling will evacuate, having been alerted by their own domestic fire detection and alarm system, and request fire service attendance. All other occupants will remain in their flat unless they are threatened by fire and smoke or are advised to evacuate by the fire service.  

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	25/01/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	25/01/2024	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	28/09/2023	HRB07225C4R6

Building safety strategy

• Download Phoenix Heights East Building Safety Strategy

Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Toyosi Agosa (Building Safety Manager):  [email protected]
• Valery Chu (Regional Property Manager): [email protected]
  

Building description
Phoenix Heights East stands as a purpose-built, 66.2-meter 23 storey residential block comprising of 82 flats. This residential building comprises of a basement, ground, plus 22 upper floors.  

The primary entrance features a lift lobby and two lifts; and an entrance to the ground floor bin store. The lift lobby also connects to a stair enclosure at the building’s side, and the wet riser cupboard, both separated by a fire door. This stair provides a means of escape from upper floors, through the lift lobby and out the main entrance. 

Construction type
The primary entrance features a lift lobby and two lifts; and an entrance to the ground floor bin store. The lift lobby also connects to a stair enclosure at the building’s side, and the wet riser cupboard, both separated by a fire door. This stair provides a means of escape from upper floors, through the lift lobby and out the main entrance. 

Floor construction type
Concrete

Stair construction type and details
The single lobby protected staircase serves all upper-floor levels within the building .

External wall systems
The building has been rated at EWS1 B1.  

The building is provided with four distinct types of external cladding, with the external wall being made up in the following manner.  

• Structural frame with mineral fibre thermal insulation infill  

• Cement particle sheathing board  

• Tyvek breather membrane  

• Mineral fibre thermal insulation (fulfil)  

• External cladding system  

Cladding system used  

• Black cementitious render  

• White cementitious render  

• Zinc metal panels  

• Swiss Pearl HP laminate – type panel  

Height of uppermost occupied story
60 metres 23rd floor slab.  

Flood risk
Very Low risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems.     

Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.  

There is a risk of flooding from reservoirs in this area. 

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
Detection is fitted within the ground floor bin store, linked the security office panel.  

A L5 detection system is fitted throughout the communal residential area to activate smoke control systems only.  

All residential flats are fitted with grade D LD2 domestic detection.  

The block is fitted with an automatic opening vent system comprising of external windows. AOV’s within flat lobbies and at the head of the stairs controlled with smoke detection within the flat lobbies.  

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy: Stay-put 

The residential areas of the properties operate a ‘stay put’ evacuation procedure. That is, in the event of a fire in a flat, the occupants of that dwelling will evacuate, having been alerted by their own domestic fire detection and alarm system, and request fire service attendance. All other occupants will remain in their flat unless they are threatened by fire and smoke or are advised to evacuate by the fire service. 

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	18/01/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	18/01/2024	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	28/09/2023	HRB07229L6M1

Building safety strategy

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Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Toyosi Agosa (Building Safety Manager):  [email protected]
• Valery Chu (Regional Property Manager): [email protected]
  

Building description
Pheonix Heights is a 55.05 meter in height, Purpose-built, residential building of eighteen-floors comprising of 66 individual self-contained flats and duplex flat/maisonettes. There are two main communal block entrances.  

There is a basement level residents car park beneath the block served by the lifts from the leaseholder side only. Ground floor maisonettes occupy most of the ground to 2nd floors (other than the communal stair to the residential flats).  

Some flats on the 17th floor are 2 storey maisonettes.  

Construction type
The building structure comprised reinforced concrete floor slabs supported onto reinforced concrete columns and walls with external cladding panels. The perimeter of the basement car park was constructed of an exposed secant piled wall. 

Floor construction type
Concrete

Stair construction type and details
The single lobby protected staircase serves all upper-floor levels within the building   

The staircase consists of concrete stair flight with in-situ landing. They appeared to be in serviceable condition, with no apparent defects to the balustrade structure. The stairs also serve as firefighting stairs, and are 1120mm in width, which complies with the current guidance in Approved Document B.  

External wall systems
The current EWS1 rating of this building is B1.  

The building is provided with four distinct types of external cladding, with the external wall being made up in the following manner.  

• Structural frame with mineral fibre thermal insulation infill  

• Cement particle sheathing board  

• Tyvek breather membrane  

• Mineral fibre thermal insulation (fulfil)  

• External cladding system  

Cladding system used  

• Black cementitious render  

• White cementitious render  

• Zinc metal panels  

• Swiss Pearl HP laminate – type panel 

Height of uppermost occupied story
51 metres upper floor slab  

Flood risk
Very Low risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems.     

Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.  

There is a risk of flooding from reservoirs in this area.  

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
The building has an LD2 fire alarm system installed with no sounders which supports the stay-put evacuation strategy.

There is an automatic opening vent system that will open when smoke is detected.  

All single storey flats were fitted with grade D LD2 alarms and duplex flats fitted with LD1 domestic detection.   

The basement level carpark has a grade A L2 automatic fire detection system, linked to the security office panel.  

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy
Temporary Simultaneous Evacuation  – the temporary Simultaneous Evacuation strategy is considered appropriate whilst identified defects remain outstanding, however, when these have been resolved, the premises should revert to the original fire safety design Stay Put strategy, following a satisfactory review of this fire risk assessment  

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	17/05/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	15/01/2025	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	04/07/2023	HRB03540W8V5

Building safety strategy

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Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Thelma Sheehy (Building Safety Manager): [email protected] 
• Sarah Harman (Regional Property Manager): [email protected]

Building description
Rivington Apartments stands as a purpose-built 10 storey residential block comprising of 113 flats. This residential building comprises of an underground car park, ground, plus 8 upper floors. The exterior is constructed of brick, concrete and cladding. The primary entrance features a lift lobby with two lifts, with a housekeeping storeroom on the ground floor, stairwell B, and one of the two dry rising mains, separated by a fire door. Stairwell B provides a means of escape from all eight upper floors, through the lift lobby and out the main entrance. There are three other stairs within the building; stairwell D has its entrance next to the primary entrance and leads down one flight to the basement car park only. Stairwell C has the second dry rising mains and is located at the rear of the building by the car park entry ramp and begins at the 6th floor down to the ground. Stairwell A is located on the left-hand side of the building, beginning at the 6th floor down to the ground. There are no flats on the ground level. Floors 1-8 are accessible through both lifts, with one also serving as a firefighting lift. Access to flats on each upper floor level is from the lift lobby, with 19 flats on floor levels 1-4, 15 flats on floor 5, 14 flats on floor 6, 5 flats on floor 7, and 3 on floor 8. There are also locked cupboards containing electrical and smoke vent control equipment. 

Construction type
The building structure comprises reinforced concrete floor slabs supported onto reinforced concrete columns and walls with external terracotta cladding system. The perimeter of the basement car park is constructed of a sheet piled wall. 

Floor construction type
Reinforced concrete slab  

Stair construction type and details
Building stability is provided by the reinforced concrete lift shafts and stair cores present, providing restraint in all directions.  

External wall systems
The following external wall systems and attachments form the building’s envelope: a) Terracotta rainscreen with a SFS internal leaf. b) Aluminium rainscreen with a SFS internal leaf. c) Masonry cavity wall. d) Timber decked balconies’ .

Height of uppermost occupied story
27m

Flood risk
Medium risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash  flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal   drainage systems.     

Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.   

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures

A BS 5839-1 Grade A L2 AFD system was found to have been installed throughout the communal areas in support of the temporary Simultaneous Evacuation strategy, with interlinked heat detection fitted inside of each external window within flats, in accordance with NFCC guidance. 

All flats inspected were found to be fitted with Grade D1 LD2 AFD systems, in accordance with BS 5839-6.    

There are smoke vent shafts in all corridors/lobbies adjacent to each stair, 3 in total, offering approximately 1.5m2 of ventilation. This scenario does meet the 1.5m2 ventilation requirement using the current guidance in Approved Document B. 

Relevant documentation

• Coming soon

 

Evacuation strategy
This building was designed to utilise, and should, operate a ‘stay put’ evacuation strategy. A ‘stay put’ policy involves the following approach, as outlined in Approved Document B 2022; When a fire occurs within a flat, the occupants alert others in the flat if the alarm has not already sounded, make their way out of the building and summon the fire and rescue service. If a fire starts in the common parts, anyone in these areas makes their way out of the building and summons the fire and rescue service. All other residents not directly affected by the fire would be expected to ‘stay put’ and remain in their flat unless they become affected by the fire, are directed to leave by the fire and rescue service or choose to leave. Any ancillary spaces, although individual rooms, effectively operate a simultaneous evacuation strategy where any occupants would evacuate the space upon discovering or becoming aware of a fire.

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	22/02/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	22/02/2024	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	02/08/2023	HRB05529P0F5

Building safety strategy
Coming soon.

Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Toyosi Agosa (Building Safety Manager):  [email protected]
• Valery Chu (Regional Property Manager): [email protected]
  

Building description
A purpose built, high-rise, residential building of twenty-two floors comprising of eighty-two, individual, self-contained flats. The communal block entrance door leads into an entrance hallway providing access to the lift lobby and cleaner’s store, there is also a door and a communication hatch leading into the security/concierge room consisting of an office, kitchenette, store cupboard and access to the water tank room.

Construction type
The building structure comprised reinforced concrete floor slabs supported onto reinforced concrete columns and walls with external masonry infill panels. Building has a pitched roof supported by steel frame, which in turn is supported by the reinforced concrete frame.

Floor construction type
Concrete

Stair construction type and details
There is one concrete stairwell serving all floors in the building which is a full height stair core which is located at the rear of the communal area of each landing, it extends from ground level through to top floor level where and is treated as a firefighting stair, the stair discharges into fresh air at the rear of the building.

External wall systems
The EWS1 rating of this building is B2, remedial works are required.

It was identified in the external wall analysis that combustible materials are present in external wall types EW02 and EW03.

EW01 is the brick slip external wall system found across the ground levels of the building and is constructed as follows (external–internal): 100mm brick slip, Blockwork Substrate.

EW02 is the ETIC system and is constructed as follows (external–internal): 7mm render, 90mm Mineral wool layer, Blockwork (approximately 100mm), 40mm cavity and then further concrete substrate.

EW03 is the weathered wall system covering the North/ South risers and is constructed as follows (external – internal): CP board, 90mm Mineral wool layer, Blockwork (approximately 200mm), 40mm cavity and then further concrete substrate.

Height of uppermost occupied story
60m

Flood risk
Medium risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems. Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area. There is a risk of flooding from reservoirs in this area.

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
There is manually openable casement windows provided within the stairway and the adjacent flat entrance lobby on each of the upper-floor levels within the building. A permanent vent is provided at the head of the stairway. The flat entrance lobbies on the upper floors have a mechanical ventilation shaft with fixed louvre style grilles provided within each of the lobbies. The ventilation shaft appears to discharge via ducting, through the roof space direct to open-air.

There is a sprinkler system which covers the bin store area only.

Within flats assessed, it was generally noted that Grade D LD3 AFD systems were provided, however, in some cases the detector had been removed by residents, and in most cases no heat detectors were present within kitchen areas, these have been Identified as remedial actions.

A BS 5839-1 L5 detection and alarm system is installed within the communal areas, with detection being fitted within the ground floor communal areas, service/plant rooms, ventilation shaft, roof void and within the residential lobbies on each level. As this is a high-rise property, Riverside have taken the action to minimise the risk using the L5 system as this is a building which possesses exceptional hazards due to its size and proximity to other buildings. L5 detection added to stairwells. Not linked to AOVs as these are manual opening (due to be upgraded 2025). Alarm sounders in communal areas not linked to an ARC system.

Relevant documentation

• EWS1

 

Evacuation strategy
Stay put. This building was designed to utilise, and should, operate a ‘stay put’ evacuation strategy. A ‘stay put’ policy involves the following approach, as outlined in Approved Document B 2022; When a fire occurs within a flat, the occupants alert others in the flat if the alarm has not already sounded, make their way out of the building and summon the fire and rescue service.  If a fire starts in the common parts, anyone in these areas makes their way out of the building and summons the fire and rescue service. All other residents not directly affected by the fire would be expected to ‘stay put’ and remain in their flat unless they become affected by the fire, are directed to leave by the fire and rescue service or choose to leave. Any ancillary spaces, although individual rooms, effectively operate a simultaneous evacuation strategy where any occupants would evacuate the space upon discovering or becoming aware of a fire. 

Risk Assessment

Survey Type	Date completed	Risk Rating
Type 4 Fire Risk Assessment	04/04/2024	Medium Risk
Risk Matrix	15/01/2025	Medium Risk
Registration Number:	28/09/2023	HRB06900P0K1

Building safety strategy

• Download Wenlock Road Building Safety Strategy 

Contact information

• Scott Barnett (Assistant Director of Building Safety): Accountable person
• Hussain Goodwin(Building Safety Manager): [email protected] 
• Nnadozie Orisakwe  (Regional Property Manager): [email protected] 

Building description
Eight storey purpose-built block of flats with 74 flats and three staircases. The block entrance door gives access to an atrium style centre core consisting of a reception, two lifts, a staff kitchenette, door to the communal rear garden and access to a central staircase. The layout of the upper floors is identical consisting of a central open lift lobby with a flat access corridor on both sides. Each corridor consists of flats, service risers and access to a separate staircase (the 6th floor only has a one access corridor). The staircases in the flat access corridors discharge at ground floor to an internal corridor with direct access to the outside. The block has a basement car park consisting of a central parking area with 30 spaces, a plant room, service cupboards, two cycle stores and a lift lobby. The basement is served by both lifts and the two side staircases in the flat access corridors. In addition, there is also a separate escape stair from the basement directly to street level. 

Construction type
The structure is of reinforced concrete slab spanning onto reinforced concrete walls and columns. The lift shaft is of reinforced concrete wall.  

The green roof appeared to be constructed with reinforced concrete flat slabs supported by reinforced concrete walls and columns also 

Floor construction type
Reinforced concrete slab.  

Stair construction type and details
The overall stability of the structure is likely provided by shear walls around the stair and lift cores centrally with the slabs acting as diaphragms to transfer lateral forces back to these elements. The communal staircases and landings are of reinforced concrete construction.  

External wall systems
The main external wall finish is “Gebrik”, a panelised insulated brick-slip system. This is present on all elevations up to level 05. The flats have recessed balconies on all elevations but the north elevation. The recessed balconies have insulated render finishes to walls and soffits.  

The external walls of the top two floors of the building comprising the duplex flats are curtain walling. These are levels 05 and 06 and levels 06 and 07 at the north and south ends of the building, respectively. The external finish of the central stair is also curtain walling.   

The external walls of the duplex flats are set back from those of Gebrik-clad flats below on all but the north elevation. The set back provides roof terraces for the duplex flats.  

Height of uppermost occupied story
24m approximately

Flood risk
Medium risk – Surface water flooding is sometimes known as flash flooding. It happens when rainwater cannot drain away through normal drainage systems.    

Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.   

Utility services

Calling the National Gas Emergency Service number on 0800 111 999* is an important step when you suspect a gas leak. The number operates 24/7 and is free to call.

If you’re a user of British Sign Language (BSL) you can call the National Gas Emergency number using the SignLive service. This service gives you access to an online interpreter enabling, you to communicate with National gas using sign language.

Electric power cut – call 105 or 0800 6783 105, if you are hard of hearing or deaf dial 18001 before each number and a text relay operator will join the call.

Fire prevention measures
All flats inspected were found to be fitted with Grade D1 LD2 AFD systems, in accordance with BS 5839-6. 

Ventilation was provided within the stairwells via an AOV fitted at the head of each stair. Automatic smoke shafts are fitted within the residential corridors serving the south wing, with natural AOVs fitted within corridors serving the north wing. A mechanical smoke extraction system is fitted within the car park with mechanical impulse fans 

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