Your Safety Matters
The safety of our residents is our highest priority.
We encourage all residents to report any concern that could affect the safety of people within or around the building. Building safety concerns are managed separately from general service complaints to ensure they receive appropriate review, investigation and escalation where necessary.
What Should I Report?
You should use this process if your concern relates to a building safety risk.
Fire Safety Concerns
- Fire doors that do not close properly
- Missing or damaged fire safety equipment
- Obstructed escape routes
- Fire stopping defects
- Concerns regarding compartmentation or fire spread
Structural Safety Concerns
- Signs of structural movement
- Significant cracking
- Defects affecting balconies or external structures
- Damage affecting the stability or integrity of the building
Other Building Safety Risks
Any issue that may present a risk to the safety of residents, visitors or the building itself.
How to Report a Concern
Residents can raise a building safety concern:
- Through our Building Safety Reporting Form
- By email to the Building Safety Team
- In person at reception
What Happens Next?
Step 1: Acknowledgement
We will acknowledge your report within 3 working days.
Step 2: Assessment
The concern will be assessed by the appropriate building safety, facilities or operational team.
Step 3: Investigation
Where necessary, inspections, surveys or specialist assessments will be undertaken to determine the level of risk and any required remedial action.
Step 4: Outcome
We will provide updates on the outcome of our investigation and advise what action is being taken.
Building Safety Complaints and Escalation
If you are dissatisfied with how a building safety concern has been handled, you may raise a formal complaint through our complaints process.
Complaints relating to building safety will be reviewed in accordance with our complaints procedure and escalated where appropriate to senior management.
Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR)
Certain building safety concerns may meet the criteria for a Mandatory Occurrence under the requirements of the Building Safety Act.
Where this applies, the matter will be escalated immediately and assessed through our Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR) process.
Potential incidents and hazards that could result in significant risk to life or serious harm will be investigated, recorded and, where required, reported to the relevant regulator within the applicable statutory timescales.
This process helps ensure significant building safety risks are identified, assessed and managed appropriately.
Need to Make a General Complaint?
Not all concerns are building safety issues.
For concerns relating to service standards, maintenance, management, tenancy matters or resident experience, please visit our Complaints Policy page.
Unions Building Case Summary
Union Tower One (East) Building Safety Information
At Union Tower One (East), the safety of our residents, visitors and colleagues is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe, well-managed home and to meeting the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.
This page has been created to explain how building safety is managed within your building, who is responsible for maintaining it, and how you can access important safety information or raise any concerns.
Building safety is not something that is reviewed once a year. It is managed every day through planned inspections, routine maintenance, regular testing of life safety systems and continual review of our Building Safety Case. We work closely with specialist engineers, approved contractors and the Building Safety Regulator to ensure that fire and structural safety risks are identified, assessed and effectively managed throughout the life of the building.
We also believe that residents have an important role to play. By sharing information openly and encouraging residents to report concerns, we can continue to maintain a safe and well-managed building for everyone.
Document Information
Building: Union Tower One (East)
Principal Accountable Person: Vita Living T1 Operating Company Limited
Managed by: Vita Group Ltd
Purpose: To provide residents with information about how building safety is managed at Union Tower One (East).
Version: 3.0
Issue Date: July 2026
Review Frequency: Reviewed at least annually or following any significant change to the building or relevant legislation.
Building Information
Building Address
Union Tower One (East)
19 Water Street
Manchester
M3 4JQ
Union Tower One (East) is registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Higher-Risk Building in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022.
Building Safety Regulator Registration Number: HRB15760W6B7.
Principal Accountable Person
The Principal Accountable Person (PAP) for Union Tower One (East) is Vita Living T1 Operating Company Limited.
Under the Building Safety Act 2022, the Principal Accountable Person has the legal responsibility for assessing and managing building safety risks relating to fire and structural failure.
This includes maintaining the Building Safety Case, ensuring suitable safety management arrangements are in place, engaging with residents and demonstrating to the Building Safety Regulator that building safety risks are being effectively managed.
Building Management
The day-to-day operation, maintenance and management of Union Tower One (East) is undertaken on behalf of the Principal Accountable Person by Vita Group Ltd.
Our on-site Building Management Team coordinates planned maintenance, statutory inspections, contractor management and resident engagement to ensure the building continues to operate safely and efficiently.
Working alongside specialist contractors and consultants, the team monitors compliance throughout the year and responds promptly to any issues affecting the safety or operation of the building.
Key Building Contacts
General Manager: Nathan Sherwood
Building Safety Email: bsa@liveunion.com
If you have any questions relating to fire safety, structural safety or building safety management, please contact the Building Management Team using the details above.
Building Safety Performance
Building safety at Union Tower One (East) is monitored continuously through our Building Safety Management System. This enables us to oversee statutory compliance, planned maintenance, inspections, risk assessments and any actions arising from reviews or regulatory engagement.
Current Building Safety Status
✔ Higher-Risk Building registered with the Building Safety Regulator.
✔ Building Assessment Certificate awarded.
✔ Building Safety Case maintained.
✔ Fire Risk Assessment current.
✔ Structural Risk Assessment current.
✔ Resident Engagement Strategy in place.
✔ Mandatory Occurrence Reporting procedure in place.
✔ Statutory Compliance Programme active.
Our Commitment to Building Safety
At Union Tower One (East), building safety is central to every aspect of how the building is managed.
Our objective is not simply to comply with legislation, but to create an environment where residents feel safe, informed and confident that the building is being professionally managed.
We continually review our safety arrangements, monitor the performance of life safety systems and work closely with competent specialists to ensure risks are identified and managed appropriately.
Safety is a continual process of monitoring, learning and improvement.
Working with the Building Safety Regulator
The Building Safety Regulator was established under the Building Safety Act 2022 to improve the safety of Higher-Risk Buildings across England.
As a Higher-Risk Building, Union Tower One (East) works proactively with the Regulator to demonstrate that building safety risks are being effectively managed.
Our responsibilities include:
- Maintaining an up-to-date Building Safety Case.
- Registering the building with the Building Safety Regulator.
- Identifying and assessing fire and structural safety risks.
- Implementing appropriate control measures.
- Maintaining accurate building safety records.
- Engaging with residents.
- Reporting prescribed safety occurrences where required.
- Continually reviewing our safety arrangements.
Building Assessment & Regulatory Compliance
Union Tower One (East) maintains a comprehensive Building Safety Case that demonstrates how fire and structural risks have been identified, assessed and controlled.
This includes information from:
- Fire Risk Assessments.
- Structural Risk Assessments.
- Fire Strategy documentation.
- Building drawings.
- Inspection and maintenance records.
- Resident Engagement Strategy.
- Mandatory Occurrence Reporting arrangements.
- Planned Preventative Maintenance programmes.
- Building Safety Management procedures.
This information is reviewed whenever significant changes occur to ensure it remains current.
Building Assessment Certificate (BAC)
Union Tower One (East) has successfully completed the Building Assessment Certificate process undertaken by the Building Safety Regulator.
Following assessment of the Building Safety Case, supporting evidence and building safety management arrangements, the Building Safety Regulator issued a Building Assessment Certificate confirming that the Principal Accountable Person had demonstrated compliance with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.
The Building Assessment Certificate reflects our ongoing commitment to maintaining high standards of fire and structural safety, effective resident engagement and continual monitoring of building safety risks.
Although the Building Assessment Certificate confirms the building met the required standard at the time of assessment, building safety remains an ongoing responsibility. We continue to review our Building Safety Case, monitor safety performance and invest in continual improvement to ensure the building remains safe for residents, visitors and colleagues.
About Union Tower One (East)
Union Tower One (East) forms part of the wider Union co-living development within the St John’s neighbourhood of Manchester city centre.
The building comprises 390 apartments across 31 residential floors, supported by resident amenity spaces, commercial units, management offices and two basement levels containing a gym, cycle storage, plant rooms and supporting building services.
Designed specifically for modern co-living, the building provides a range of shared facilities including co-working lounges, private dining rooms, social spaces and resident services, all managed by an on-site team operating 24 hours a day.
The building is constructed using a reinforced concrete frame with non-combustible external wall materials and incorporates a range of passive and active fire protection measures designed to minimise fire and structural risk.
Fire & Structural Safety
Protecting residents from fire and structural risks is our highest operational priority.
Union Tower One (East) has been designed and is managed using multiple layers of protection. Rather than relying on a single system, the building incorporates fire detection, automatic sprinklers, smoke ventilation and fire compartmentation measures that work together to reduce risk and support the adopted evacuation strategy.
The building includes:
- Automatic sprinkler protection throughout residential accommodation.
- Automatic fire detection and alarm systems.
- Mechanical smoke ventilation systems.
- Emergency lighting.
- Two protected escape staircases.
- Firefighting lift.
- Wet risers.
- Fire-resistant compartmentation.
- Certified fire doors.
- Emergency escape signage.
These systems are inspected, tested and maintained throughout the year by competent contractors.
Fire Risk Assessment Actions
Fire Risk Assessments are undertaken by competent independent assessors and reviewed regularly to ensure fire safety arrangements remain effective.
Recommendations arising from these assessments are prioritised according to risk and managed through our Building Safety Management System until completed.
The latest Fire Risk Assessment identified a number of recommendations relating to routine maintenance, fire door improvements, fire stopping works, housekeeping standards and the management of statutory servicing records. These recommendations formed part of our ongoing fire safety improvement programme and have been addressed or incorporated into planned maintenance programmes as appropriate.
Union Tower One (East) has subsequently completed the Building Assessment Certificate process, with the Building Safety Regulator issuing a Building Assessment Certificate following assessment of the Building Safety Case and supporting evidence. This provides assurance that suitable arrangements are in place to identify, manage and control building safety risks.
Fire safety continues to be monitored through regular inspections, planned preventative maintenance, statutory testing and periodic review of the Building Safety Case to ensure the building remains safe for residents, visitors and colleagues.
Building Safety Improvements
Building safety is continually reviewed to ensure Union Tower One (East) remains a safe place to live.
Recent improvements include:
- Completion of the Building Assessment Certificate process.
- Ongoing review and enhancement of the Building Safety Case.
- Continuous review of Fire Risk Assessment recommendations.
- Planned maintenance of life safety systems.
- Continued investment in statutory compliance.
- Improvements to resident engagement.
- Continued development of digital compliance management systems.
- Regular review of building safety procedures to reflect best practice.
Statutory Compliance Programme
The safety of Union Tower One (East) relies upon the regular inspection, testing and maintenance of critical building systems.
This includes:
- Fire alarm systems.
- Emergency lighting.
- Automatic sprinkler systems.
- Smoke ventilation systems.
- Fire doors.
- Passenger and firefighting lifts.
- Wet risers.
- Lightning protection.
- Water hygiene monitoring.
All statutory inspections are monitored through our compliance management systems to ensure they are completed on time and any recommendations are appropriately managed.
How We Review Building Safety
Building safety is reviewed throughout the year rather than at fixed intervals alone.
Formal reviews take place following:
- Major building works.
- Changes to building systems.
- Fire Risk Assessment reviews.
- Structural Risk Assessment reviews.
- Changes in legislation or recognised guidance.
- Reportable building safety incidents.
- Significant resident concerns.
- Requests from the Building Safety Regulator.
- Internal audits and lessons learned.
Building Safety Documents
Residents may request further information regarding building safety from the Building Management Team.
Available documents include:
- Building Safety Information Hub.
- Resident Engagement Strategy.
- Fire Action Notice.
- Building Safety Complaints Procedure.
- Fire Risk Assessment Summary.
- Building Safety Updates.
Some information may be provided in summary form where it contains commercially sensitive, security-sensitive or personal information.
Building Safety Updates
This information hub will be reviewed and updated whenever there are significant changes relating to building safety.
Updates may include:
- Completion of major building safety improvements.
- Fire Risk Assessment reviews.
- Regulatory updates.
- Planned inspections affecting residents.
- Building Safety Regulator updates where appropriate.
- Important resident safety communications.
Our Building Safety Commitment
At Union Tower One (East), we recognise that building safety extends beyond compliance with legislation. It is about creating an environment where residents feel safe, informed and confident in the way their home is managed.
We are committed to maintaining high standards of fire and structural safety through proactive management, competent people, effective maintenance and open communication with residents.
Our approach is based on continual improvement. We regularly review our systems, learn from experience, respond to feedback and work collaboratively with specialist consultants, contractors and the Building Safety Regulator to ensure our arrangements remain effective.
By working together with our residents, we aim to maintain a safe, resilient and professionally managed building that people are proud to call home.
Union Tower Two (West) Building Safety Information
At Union Tower Two (West), the safety of our residents, visitors and colleagues is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe, well-managed home and to meeting the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.
This page has been created to explain how building safety is managed within your building, who is responsible for maintaining it, and how you can access important safety information or raise any concerns.
Building safety is not something that is reviewed once a year. It is managed every day through planned inspections, routine maintenance, regular testing of life safety systems and continual review of our Building Safety Case. We work closely with specialist engineers, approved contractors and the Building Safety Regulator to ensure that fire and structural safety risks are identified, assessed and effectively managed throughout the life of the building.
We also believe that residents have an important role to play. By sharing information openly and encouraging residents to report concerns, we can continue to maintain a safe and well-managed building for everyone.
Document Information
Building: Union Tower Two (West)
Principal Accountable Person: Vita Living T2 Operating Company Limited
Managed by: Vita Group Ltd
Purpose: To provide residents with information about how building safety is managed at Union Tower Two (West).
Version: 3.0
Issue Date: July 2026
Review Frequency: Reviewed at least annually or following any significant change to the building or relevant legislation.
Building Information
Building Address
Union Tower Two (West)
22 Water Street
Manchester
M3 4JQ
Union Tower Two (West) is registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Higher-Risk Building in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022.
Building Safety Regulator Registration Number: HRB17559M7Q2
Principal Accountable Person
The Principal Accountable Person (PAP) for Union Tower Two (West) is Vita Living T2 Operating Company Limited.
Under the Building Safety Act 2022, the Principal Accountable Person has the legal responsibility for assessing and managing building safety risks relating to fire and structural failure.
This includes maintaining the Building Safety Case, ensuring suitable safety management arrangements are in place, engaging with residents and demonstrating to the Building Safety Regulator that building safety risks are being effectively managed.
Building Management
The day-to-day operation, maintenance and management of Union Tower Two (West) is undertaken on behalf of the Principal Accountable Person by Vita Group Ltd.
Our on-site Building Management Team coordinates planned maintenance, statutory inspections, contractor management and resident engagement to ensure the building continues to operate safely and efficiently.
Working alongside specialist contractors and consultants, the team monitors compliance throughout the year and responds promptly to any issues affecting the safety or operation of the building.
Key Building Contacts
General Manager: Nathan Sherwood
Building Safety Email: bsa@liveunion.com
If you have any questions relating to fire safety, structural safety or building safety management, please contact the Building Management Team using the details above.
Building Safety Performance
Building safety at Union Tower Two (West) is monitored continuously through our Building Safety Management System. This enables us to oversee statutory compliance, planned maintenance, inspections, risk assessments and any actions arising from reviews or regulatory engagement.
Current Building Safety Status
✔ Higher-Risk Building registered with the Building Safety Regulator.
✔ Building Safety Case maintained.
✔ Fire Risk Assessment current.
✔ Structural Risk Assessment current.
✔ Resident Engagement Strategy in place.
✔ Mandatory Occurrence Reporting procedure in place.
✔ Statutory Compliance Programme active.
✔ Prepared for future Building Assessment Certificate assessment.
Our Commitment to Building Safety
At Union Tower Two (West), building safety is central to every aspect of how the building is managed.
Our objective is not simply to comply with legislation, but to create an environment where residents feel safe, informed and confident that the building is being professionally managed.
We continually review our safety arrangements, monitor the performance of life safety systems and work closely with competent specialists to ensure risks are identified and managed appropriately.
Safety is a continual process of monitoring, learning and improvement.
Working with the Building Safety Regulator
The Building Safety Regulator was established under the Building Safety Act 2022 to improve the safety of Higher-Risk Buildings across England.
As a Higher-Risk Building, Union Tower Two (West) works proactively with the Regulator to demonstrate that building safety risks are being effectively managed.
Our responsibilities include:
- Maintaining an up-to-date Building Safety Case.
- Registering the building with the Building Safety Regulator.
- Identifying and assessing fire and structural safety risks.
- Implementing appropriate control measures.
- Maintaining accurate building safety records.
- Engaging with residents.
- Reporting prescribed safety occurrences where required.
- Continually reviewing our safety arrangements.
Building Assessment & Regulatory Compliance
Union Tower Two (West) maintains a comprehensive Building Safety Case that demonstrates how fire and structural risks have been identified, assessed and controlled.
This includes information from:
- Fire Risk Assessments.
- Structural Risk Assessments.
- Fire Strategy documentation.
- Building drawings.
- Inspection and maintenance records.
- Resident Engagement Strategy.
- Mandatory Occurrence Reporting arrangements.
- Planned Preventative Maintenance programmes.
- Building Safety Management procedures.
This information is reviewed whenever significant changes occur to ensure it remains current.
Building Assessment Certificate (BAC)
Union Tower Two (West) is registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Higher-Risk Building but has not yet been called into the Building Assessment Certificate process.
The Building Safety Regulator is introducing the assessment process across Higher-Risk Buildings on a phased basis. Buildings are invited to submit their Building Safety Case at different stages, and not all buildings are assessed at the same time.
Although Union Tower Two (West) has not yet been requested to undergo this formal assessment, the building is fully prepared. Our Building Safety Case is maintained and regularly reviewed to ensure it remains up to date, and our building safety management arrangements continue to operate in line with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.
Should the Building Safety Regulator request the Building Safety Case, the Principal Accountable Person will submit the required information as part of the Building Assessment Certificate process.
About Union Tower Two (West)
Union Tower Two (West) forms part of the wider Union co-living development within the St John’s neighbourhood of Manchester city centre.
The building comprises 372 apartments across 35 residential floors, supported by resident amenity spaces, commercial units, management offices and basement facilities containing cycle storage, laundry facilities, plant rooms and supporting building services.
Designed specifically for modern co-living, the building provides a range of shared facilities including co-working lounges, private dining rooms, social spaces and resident services, all managed by an on-site team operating 24 hours a day.
The building is constructed using a reinforced concrete frame with non-combustible external wall materials and incorporates a range of passive and active fire protection measures designed to minimise fire and structural risk.
Fire & Structural Safety
Protecting residents from fire and structural risks is our highest operational priority.
Union Tower Two (West) has been designed and is managed using multiple layers of protection. Rather than relying on a single system, the building incorporates fire detection, automatic sprinklers, smoke ventilation and fire compartmentation measures that work together to reduce risk and support the adopted evacuation strategy.
The building includes:
- Automatic sprinkler protection throughout residential accommodation.
- Automatic fire detection and alarm systems.
- Mechanical smoke ventilation systems.
- Emergency lighting.
- Protected escape staircases.
- Firefighting lift.
- Wet risers.
- Fire-resistant compartmentation.
- Certified fire doors.
- Emergency escape signage.
These systems are inspected, tested and maintained throughout the year by competent contractors.
Fire Risk Assessment Actions
Fire Risk Assessments are undertaken by competent independent assessors and reviewed regularly to ensure fire safety arrangements remain effective.
Recommendations arising from these assessments are prioritised according to risk and managed through our Building Safety Management System until completed.
The latest Fire Risk Assessment identified several recommendations as part of our ongoing programme of continual improvement. These include enhancements to fire door operation, improvements to statutory testing records, management procedures and routine maintenance of fire safety systems.
The current Fire Risk Assessment concludes that the building presents a tolerable level of fire risk, with no requirement for interim fire safety measures or changes to the existing evacuation strategy. The building remains safe for occupation whilst improvement actions continue to be delivered through planned maintenance and compliance programmes.
Fire safety continues to be monitored through regular inspections, planned preventative maintenance, statutory testing and periodic review of the Building Safety Case to ensure the building remains safe for residents, visitors and colleagues.
Building Safety Improvements
Building safety is continually reviewed to ensure Union Tower Two (West) remains a safe place to live.
Recent improvements include:
- Ongoing review and enhancement of the Building Safety Case.
- Continuous review of Fire Risk Assessment recommendations.
- Planned maintenance of life safety systems.
- Continued investment in statutory compliance.
- Improvements to resident engagement.
- Continued development of digital compliance management systems.
- Regular review of building safety procedures to reflect current legislation and best practice.
Statutory Compliance Programme
The safety of Union Tower Two (West) relies upon the regular inspection, testing and maintenance of critical building systems.
This includes:
- Fire alarm systems.
- Emergency lighting.
- Automatic sprinkler systems.
- Smoke ventilation systems.
- Fire doors.
- Passenger and firefighting lifts.
- Wet risers.
- Lightning protection.
- Water hygiene monitoring.
All statutory inspections are monitored through our compliance management systems to ensure they are completed on time and any recommendations are appropriately managed.
How We Review Building Safety
Building safety is reviewed throughout the year rather than at fixed intervals alone.
Formal reviews take place following:
- Major building works.
- Changes to building systems.
- Fire Risk Assessment reviews.
- Structural Risk Assessment reviews.
- Changes in legislation or recognised guidance.
- Reportable building safety incidents.
- Significant resident concerns.
- Requests from the Building Safety Regulator.
- Internal audits and lessons learned.
Building Safety Documents
Residents may request further information regarding building safety from the Building Management Team.
Available documents include:
- Building Safety Information Hub.
- Resident Engagement Strategy.
- Fire Action Notice.
- Building Safety Complaints Procedure.
- Fire Risk Assessment Summary.
- Building Safety Updates.
Some information may be provided in summary form where it contains commercially sensitive, security-sensitive or personal information.
Building Safety Updates
This information hub will be reviewed and updated whenever there are significant changes relating to building safety.
Updates may include:
- Completion of major building safety improvements.
- Fire Risk Assessment reviews.
- Regulatory updates.
- Planned inspections affecting residents.
- Building Safety Regulator updates where appropriate.
- Important resident safety communications.
Our Building Safety Commitment
At Union Tower Two (West), we recognise that building safety extends beyond compliance with legislation. It is about creating an environment where residents feel safe, informed and confident in the way their home is managed.
We are committed to maintaining high standards of fire and structural safety through proactive management, competent people, effective maintenance and open communication with residents.
Our approach is based on continual improvement. We regularly review our systems, learn from experience, respond to feedback and work collaboratively with specialist consultants, contractors and the Building Safety Regulator to ensure our arrangements remain effective.
By working together with our residents, we aim to maintain a safe, resilient and professionally managed building that people are proud to call home.
Union Tower 1, 19 Water Street, Manchester M3 4JQ
Risk Assessment Details/ Summary/Overview
The following fire risk assessment has been conducted on behalf of:
Vita Group – The Box, Horseshoe Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7PQ
and relates only to the premises of:
Union Tower 1, 19 Water Street, Manchester M3 4JQ
Responsible or Accountable person(s):
Vita Living T1 Operating Company Limited
Mark Dawson (Director)
Claire Sherlock (Operations Director- Vita Group)
Nathan Sherwood (Building Manager) – Day to day control
Person(s) consulted and contact number:
Nathan Sherwood (General Manager) 07973 614980
Fire Risk Assessor:
Joe Finnigan MIFSM NAFRAR
Validated by:
Anthony Tyler MIFSM NAFRAR
Date fire risk assessment was conducted:
Friday, 15th March 2024
Fire risk assessment type:
Type 3: Non-destructive assessment for common areas and flats/bedrooms
Time:
9am
Date of last FRA or FRA Review (if known)
A pre occupation fire risk assessment was undertaken by Firesec Compliance on 25/1/2024
Suggested date for next review:
15th March 2025
Fire risk assessment limitations:
The plant room on the 31st floor was inaccessible due to its location on the roof of the building
Note
The Fire Risk Assessment has been compiled and formulated as required by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It has been constructed to be used as a tool for the safe management of a workplace.
General Premises Details
Number of floors:
The building is 31 floors with a ground floor and 2 basement levels.
Approximate building footprint:
838.97m2
Details of Construction and Premises:
The building completed in early 2024 and is constructed of steel and metal construction with a flat roof. Internally, the buildings are made up of plaster skimmed walls & ceilings & a mixture of wooden, tiled, vinyl and carpeted flooring.
The ground floor and first floor space consist of commercial retail space, communal lounge areas with laundry, private dining and a the main reception area. There is a gym, bin store, bike store, second laundry, storage facility, plant room and office space on the two basement levels.
The 2nd to 31st floor is residential, with each floor having store cupboards, riser cupboards, communal landings, and roof access from the 31st floor.
Occupancy/Purpose Groups
The premises are classed as Purpose Group 1a Residential (Flat) as defined by Building Regulations Approved
Document B 2019 (amended 2020)
Approximate maximum and minimum number of persons:
390 residential units, various size apartment from 1, 2, 3 or 4 beds. Total number of beds is 870.
Approximate maximum number of employees at any one time:
15 including sales and customer service support teams
Maximum number of members of the public:
Guests are allowed into the building and are required to sign in via the ipad at the front desk. The Ipad enables building management to see how many guests and contractors are in the building at any one time. However, giving a maximum number is difficult as the number will be based on number of guests and contractors which can fluctuate day to day.
Fire Risk Assessment Conclusion:
The assessor deemed the fire risks witnessed during the assessment to be, Moderate. A Moderate Risk is where present systems, facilities or management procedures are found to be unsatisfactory in some areas. It is essential that efforts are made to maintain the reduction of risk. Risk reduction measures should be implemented within the defined time.
There were a total of 12 medium actions flagged and 1 low action. Medium actions need to be rectified within 30 days and low actions need to be rectified by the next review.
- Persons at Risk – Fully Compliant
- Sources of Ignition – One Action Required
- Sources of Fuel – One Action required
- Construction – Three Actions Required
- Means of Escape – Two Actions Required
- Fire-Fighting Equipment – Two Actions Required
- Fire Detection and Warning – One Action Required
- Emergency Lighting – Fully Compliant
- Firefighters Provisions – Fully Compliant
- Management – One Action Required
- Signs and Signals – Two Actions Required
- Effects on the Environment – Fully Compliant
Items for action:
All completed actions will be updated on the Firesec Portal
- Poor housekeeping has resulted in an accumulation of rubbish, waste paper and other materials in riser cupboards (floors 2 – 31) – Actioned
- There is unsafe use of extension cables in temporary office in basement – Actioned
- Holes/gaps in ceiling where work taking place to install door access control – Actioned
- Missing ceiling tiles on 27th floor corridor – Actioned
- Wiring not secure where access control is being installed and fire resistance compromised where holes cut out of walls – Actioned
- Ineffective self closing devices above communal corridor doors – Actioned
- Basement door has hole in where old lock was located – Actioned
- The provision of Dry Powder Extinguishers is not required as they make mess, are corrosive and can cause more damage – Actioned
- The portable fire-fighting equipment is not correctly sited. It must be noted that the 2 x 2kg C02 in the roof plant room were contractors equipment – Actioned
- The fire detection system was in fault mode at the time of the assessment – Actioned
- The waste skips/wheelie bins are sited too close to building – Actioned
- The portable firefighting equipment are not identified by appropriate signage, to show their location and fire classification – Actioned
- The external side of the final exit door is not adequately identified – Actioned