Building and fire safety
Your safety is our top concern – that is why we carry out fire risk assessments as required by law.
We make sure that fire equipment is not damaged and that there are no fire risks in the communal areas. We do this regularly to make sure our residents are safe.
We have committed £250 million to implementing the Government’s new building safety advice and are a part of the Early Adopters Group, who are leading the way in developing the changes recommended in Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of building safety.
Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding, as used on Grenfell Tower, has been removed from our buildings and we are now in the process of inspecting other homes covered by the new building safety advice.
We are working with the fire authorities and local councils to make sure all fire safety requirements are met and kept up to date.
£250m committed to new building safety works
We would also like to reassure our residents that all of L&Q’s purpose-built apartment blocks:
- received Building Control sign-off at the time of build
- received approval from a licensed warranty provider after they were built
- have an up-to-date fire risk assessment
We review these each year for our high-rise blocks (18 metres or above) and any recommendations are dealt with immediately or put into a programme of work to be completed as soon as possible
However it is still very important that you know what to do in the event of a fire, and how to reduce the possibility of a fire in your home or building.
Government statements on building safety
What to do in the event of a fire
Keeping your home and building fire safe
Further information for leaseholders
Building safety inspections
Building and fire safety glossary
