The Regulator of Social Housing has today published the findings of its latest survey of the fire safety of 11 metre plus buildings in the social housing sector.
The survey was issued to all large landlords (those owning 1,000 or more units of social stock), small landlords (those owning fewer than 1,000 units of social stock) who reported previously that they were responsible for relevant buildings, and any landlord who had not responded to any previous surveys.
Of the 17,258 relevant buildings reported, 2,078 were identified as having a life-critical fire safety (LCFS) defect relating to the external wall system (EWS). Over 99.8% of all relevant reported buildings have had a fire risk assessment carried out.
1,593 relevant buildings (76.7%) are expected to be remediated within the next five years.
Remediation works are complete for a further 6.7% (139) of buildings that are awaiting confirmation from a building works assessment. Of the 2,889 buildings identified as having LCFS defects since June 2017, 811 (28.1%) have been remediated (or are completed awaiting a new building works assessment).
RSH will continue to monitor the performance of social landlords in remediating 11 metre plus buildings and the progress they are making against their plans.
Will Perry, Director of Strategy at RSH, said:
“Tenants’ homes should be safe, secure and free from fire safety risks. While landlords are making progress in addressing dangerous cladding and other fire safety defects, this work must continue at pace.
“We expect boards and councillors to ensure risks are effectively managed and remediation plans are delivered promptly. Through ongoing monitoring, inspections and engagement, we will continue to hold landlords to account and keep a strong focus on tenant safety.”