Friday, 25 May 2012

Repairs body to produce fire guidance

14/05/2010

Social housing maintenance providers will be issued with detailed fire safety guidance, following Inside Housing’s Safe as Houses campaign.

SIGN IN TO ACCESS THIS CONTENT

You've reached your monthly limit for unrestricted access to Inside Housing content. To get free unrestricted access simply sign in below, or register your details.

Sign In

If you are already registered sign in for unrestricted access to alll the content on the site.

Related

Articles

  • In the line of fire

    15/07/2011

    Since the Lakanal House fire which killed six people, Andy Cloke has made it his business to teach landlords how to prevent tower block blazes. Kicking off our fire safety special, he tells Martin Hilditch about the challenges he faces.

  • Faulty towers?

    15/07/2011

    A year ago two firefighters died in a blaze in a Southampton tower block. Nick Duxbury finds out if anything more could have been done to prevent their deaths.

  • A burning issue

    11/05/2012

    In the wake of several tragic fatalities, an Inside Housing investigation reveals social landlords are receiving fire safety enforcement notices at a rate of one a week. Martin Hilditch finds out what is going wrong

  • Landlords admit high-rise fire risk

    01/07/2011

    Three quarters of housing providers do not think their tower blocks have been assessed correctly

  • Fire safety special

    15/07/2011

    A look at how the sector is responding to the need for improved fire safety in social housing

Resources

  • Smoke signals

    15/07/2011

    Identifying fire risks is key to preventing tragedy. Helen Clifton finds out how one housing association is working with the fire service to keep tenants safe

  • In the line of fire

    7 September 2011

    Social landlords often assume they have sole responsibility for fire safety in their properties, but the legal picture is not so straightforward. Ashley Borthwick from law firm TLT explains

  • Get some expert advice

    10/06/2011

    Every week Inside Housing’s Need to Know section brings you best practice advice and information on the subjects most concerning you. Free with today’s magazine is the first ever Need to Know supplement. Here our Ask the Experts panel answer some of the key questions it raises

  • On top of the world

    22/07/2011

    Tower blocks are not typically home to extra care schemes. But Helen Clifton finds out how one arm’s-length management organisation is giving older residents a room with a view

  • Going spare

    17/02/2012

    The government’s contentious ‘bedroom tax’ on under-occupying tenants is set to become law this month. Alex Turner looks at the disproportionate effect it’s likely to have in the north

Latest Jobs

  • Concierge Supervisor

    As a Concierge Supervisor you will be responsible for leading a team of Concierge Officers ensuring through adequate resources and ...

    £22,221 - £26,276

    Closing: 2012-06-01 00:00:00

  • Asset Investment Manager

    The Asset Investment Manager is responsible for ensuring that asset management within Wandle delivers a high quality, value for money ...

    £60,000

    Closing: 2012-05-28 00:00:00

  • Asset Investment Manager

    Do you want to be part of the winning team?

    £60,000

    Closing: 2012-05-28 00:00:00

  • Neighbourhood Improvement Officer

    Do you want to be part of the winning team?

    £27,000

    Closing: 2012-05-28 00:00:00

  • Neighbourhood Improvement Officer

    The Neighbourhood-Improvement Officer will provide a community based neighbourhood environmental service that is responsive to residents and local borough needs ...

    £27,000

    Closing: 2012-05-28 00:00:00

Most popular

Most commented

Most emailed