New: I've seen a fire risk assessment from the sister block of Lakanal House which ranked the risk in the building as 'substantial' in January 2020.
Combustible window panels + major compartmentation issues were found.
insidehousing.co.uk/news/fire-risk…
Combustible window panels + major compartmentation issues were found.
insidehousing.co.uk/news/fire-risk…
Six people (inc three children) died in a fire at Lakanal House in 2009, amid serious internal and external building failures.
Marie Curie, its neighbouring block is built to the same design. Residents were alarmed before Christmas when a 'waking watch' was imposed.
Marie Curie, its neighbouring block is built to the same design. Residents were alarmed before Christmas when a 'waking watch' was imposed.
The January 2020 risk assessment shows the assessor discovered panels which comprise 50% of the facade were made of a combination of aluminium and combustible phenolic foam. They do not comply with regs and had been approved by a 'desktop study'
Inside the building, there were issues with fire doors, compartmentation breaches (particularly within suspended ceilings) and other issues such as a decommissioned sprinkler system in the bin store
Southwark says it has been working “quickly and meticulously” to address the issues, but some progress has been slowed by the coronavirus pandemic. A more detailed review of compartmentation has since been carried out.
This found a specific issue with breaches between flats, hence the imposition of the waking watch.
But given the history of this estate, there will be questions asked about the severity of the risk and pace of remedial works.
But given the history of this estate, there will be questions asked about the severity of the risk and pace of remedial works.
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