Fred

This is a really good read. One thing that really confuses me in respect of fire safety in purpose built flats, is to why the RP (managing agent) is only duty bound (in most cases) to assess the common areas? Lets say the common area is in great shape fire safety wise, with fire rated doors to flats, and with suitable escape routes, even with all of this, without a form of detection and warning in common areas, surely if a fire occurred within a flat, it puts peoples lives at risk. Should alarm systems be mandatory in all common areas of blocks of flats? Alternatively, should the RP be duty bound to consider what form of detection and alarm is available within the residents flat (i.e. heat detection so to at least warn the occupant if a fire occurred within the flat or an adjoining resident noting an alarm going off for a considerable length of time)? Learn so much on here, its really appreciated people take the time to add their views and experience to questions which arise. Thanks all. F