Fire safety
Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in London, we want to reassure all our tenants that we do all we can to keep you safe. We have created some Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about fire safety. We will be updating these regularly. Please contact us (firesafety.works@southampton.gov.uk) if you have a question that is not answered on this page.
We've also put together a guide to fire safety in your home.
Questions about cladding and insulation on our buildings
How do we know that our home doesn’t have the same kind of cladding as was used at Grenfell Towers? SHOW
What is external wall insulation (EWI)? SHOW
What is the situation with regard to Southampton City Council's review of council tower blocks and has Southampton City Council submitted samples from its council tower blocks for testing? SHOW
How many buildings are scheduled for EWI installation? SHOW
Questions about fire safety, evacuation procedures and inspections
I have not received any information about fire safety from the council since the Grenfell Towers fire and am concerned. Have I missed something? SHOW
Has the council reviewed its fire evacuation procedures, and building fire risk assessments (FRAs) in the wake of the Grenfell Towers tragedy? SHOW
How often are council housing properties inspected for their fire safety? SHOW
My lifts don’t work and I am elderly/disabled. How do I evacuate in case of fire if I cannot go down stairs? SHOW
Why don’t we have any fire evacuation signs or smoke alarms in the communal area? What fire safety measures are already installed in housing properties? SHOW
Why do some tower blocks only have one evacuation staircase? SHOW
Why don’t we hear the fire alarms in our property? SHOW
Other fire safety concerns
Should I be concerned about leaky or draughty windows in our building compromising its ability to contain a fire? SHOW
My tower block has gas cookers. Should I be concerned about them as a fire hazard? SHOW
What can I do about fire safety in my building? SHOW
You can request a fire risk assessment for your property. Please note, requests for an assessment are for flats in tower blocks only.
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