Plymouth Residential Block Fire Risk Assessment

Location: Plymouth, DevonBuilding Type: 4 Storey Residential Apartment BlockOccupancy: 24 FlatsAssessment Type: Type 3 Fire Risk Assessment (Communal Areas with Limited Flat Inspection)

Background

A managing agent instructed Complete Fire Compliance to carry out an FRA following concerns raised by residents regarding fire doors and escape routes.

Key Findings

The assessment identified several areas requiring attention:

• Multiple fire doors with excessive gaps (over 5mm)

• Missing intumescent strips on some flat entrance doors

• Service riser cupboards with unsealed penetrations

• Combustible storage in communal corridors

• Incomplete fire safety signage

Recommendations

The following remedial actions were recommended:

• Replace or adjust non-compliant fire doors

• Install intumescent strips and smoke seals

• Carry out fire stopping works to service risers

• Implement a clear corridor policy

• Install additional escape route signage

Outcome

Following the FRA, the managing agent implemented a fire door inspection programme and fire stopping works. The building now has an ongoing passive fire protection maintenance plan.