Should and are a FRA be available to all residents in a multi occupancy block of flats, by asking the Leaseholder,or should each  flat owner  be given a  copy as well as all new  flat owners who move in.

 

Also should all residents be advised of any work required to make the flats/building  conform to the FRA.

Certain information must, by law, now be shared or made available to residents and in relevant premises under the Building Safety Act residents are legally entitled to request access to a whole range of info including current and previous risk assessments, etc 

All premises (on occupancy and annually}

"Responsible persons need to provide residents with instructions on:

• how to report a fire

• a reminder of what the evacuation strategy is for that building

• any other instruction that tells residents what they must do once a fire has occurred, based on the building’s evacuation strategy"

Shouldn't leaseholders who sublet also be reminded of their obligations within their property as landlord?

For example:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms-explanatory-booklet-for-landlords/the-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarm-england-regulations-2015-qa-booklet-for-the-private-rented-sector-landlords-and-tenants

 

That would be sensible and in line with the holistic 'whole building' safety approach the BSA amendments aim to introduce.

Hi there, I have a client that seems to believe that their FRA for a 14 storey mixed use (commercial, hospitality and residential) needs to be shared with all residents / leaseholders, is this correct?

12 hours ago, Guest Haz said:

Hi there, I have a client that seems to believe that their FRA for a 14 storey mixed use (commercial, hospitality and residential) needs to be shared with all residents / leaseholders, is this correct?

Yes, s156 of the Building Safety Act requires the risks & protective measures detailed in the FRA to be made available to residents and for other information to be provided to and FRAs aligned with other Responsible Persons.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/check-your-fire-safety-responsibilities-under-section-156-of-the-building-safety-act-2022/fire-safety-responsibilities-under-section-156-of-the-building-safety-act-2022

On 30/08/2023 at 22:39, AnthonyB said:

Yes, s156 of the Building Safety Act requires the risks & protective measures detailed in the FRA to be made available to residents and for other information to be provided to and FRAs aligned with other Responsible Persons.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/check-your-fire-safety-responsibilities-under-section-156-of-the-building-safety-act-2022/fire-safety-responsibilities-under-section-156-of-the-building-safety-act-2022

Does this mean they have to proactively send each apartment resident a copy of the FRA?

Or can they provide details on how to obtain a copy of the FRA - e.g. clearly display information on how to request a copy at noticeboards on each floor? 

Thank you