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21/06/2017
Croydon Council To Install Fire Sprinklers In Tower Blocks
Croydon Council has announced plans to install fire sprinkler systems in 25 tower blocks across the region.
Deputy Council Leader Alison Butler revealed earlier this week fire sprinklers will be installed in all council blocks with 10, 11 or 12 storeys.
As part of it's response to the Grenfell Tower fire, a review of the local authority's housing blocks is being carried out on all 16 council blocks over six storeys high that have cladding, plus another 23 without cladding.
So far, checks have confirmed the materials used in four of the clad blocks are good-quality and fire retardant. The review is expected to be concluded by the weekend.
Since 2009, the council has invested around £10 million in upgrading fire safety to it's portfolio, with sprinklers installed in six special sheltered accommodation blocks for the elderly.
Cllr Butler said: "This council is committed to installing fire sprinklers in 25 council blocks with 10 storeys or taller because last week's tragedy showed we all need to bolster fire safety measures for our residents. I will also be writing to the Government challenging them to give us more support in our plans to make our borough safer.
"In the meantime, we will continue to work with London Fire Brigade to ensure our housing continues to meet fire safety standards, and we will respond to any recommendations that emerge from the Grenfell Tower investigation."
(LM/MH)
Deputy Council Leader Alison Butler revealed earlier this week fire sprinklers will be installed in all council blocks with 10, 11 or 12 storeys.
As part of it's response to the Grenfell Tower fire, a review of the local authority's housing blocks is being carried out on all 16 council blocks over six storeys high that have cladding, plus another 23 without cladding.
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So far, checks have confirmed the materials used in four of the clad blocks are good-quality and fire retardant. The review is expected to be concluded by the weekend.
Since 2009, the council has invested around £10 million in upgrading fire safety to it's portfolio, with sprinklers installed in six special sheltered accommodation blocks for the elderly.
Cllr Butler said: "This council is committed to installing fire sprinklers in 25 council blocks with 10 storeys or taller because last week's tragedy showed we all need to bolster fire safety measures for our residents. I will also be writing to the Government challenging them to give us more support in our plans to make our borough safer.
"In the meantime, we will continue to work with London Fire Brigade to ensure our housing continues to meet fire safety standards, and we will respond to any recommendations that emerge from the Grenfell Tower investigation."
(LM/MH)
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