MartinB

Hi, We have just taken on the management of a converted manor house into flats. In the communal area there is one door which leads down to a basement containing the boiler system and electric meters etc. The ceiling in the basement is not plaster boarded at all and the floorboards to the flats above are visible. My understanding is that this would need a lot of work to bring it up to standard. Is there any way around this? It has been mentioned that by implementing a full Evacuation Policy with a Fire Alarm System could be the way around this? This will probably be required anyway as the Property is not likely going to be able to support a 'Stay Put' policy, however my understanding is that the Communal Area (including the basement) will still need to be 100% compliant regardless of Fire Action Signage advice. Please let me know your thoughts Regards