Hello,

I am looking for advice on the following situation:

If a Grade A LD1 Fire alarm system in a converted block of flats has a complete system failure and is not working, can the freehold management company ask the residents to stay overnight in the building over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) until an engineer attends on the next working day?

Thank you in advance

They can ask, but that doesn't make it right! Usually a waking watch is required to cover such instances, usually by an outside contractor, but in exceptional circumstances residents have rallied round to provide it to save costs.

Thanks Anthony. Would this be a situation where I could seek advice or support from the Fire Brigade or the local council?

You could indeed, I'm sure they would be interested to hear about it