Fire Risk Assessment

Site Address: Ashborne Tower, Off Sale Road, Heartsease, Norwich, NR7 9TN

Inspected By: Neil Belson Date: 07/10/2014

Nominated Responsible
Laura McGillivray Review Date: 07/10/2015
Person:
Legislation:
These premises fall under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Inspection Summary:
Premises manager deals with day to day hazards such as rubbish in communal areas and identifies short
comings.
Stairwell fire doors have been renewed, as have ground floor lobby doors (Oct. 2013).
Original lobby doors (floors 1 - 10) have been re-hinged and renewed seals. Adjustments needed..
Letter box issues are subject to programme of renewal.
Rubbish hopper seals have been renewed.
The feasibility of fitting automatic sprinkler system to rubbish bay should be investigated (NPS).

Description/Overview:
11 storey 1960s tower block; 4 flats per floor .
Lift access with 1 central escape stairwell.
Each floor has compartmented landings with smoke activated opening vents.
Power to the block can be isolated in the electrical intake room on the ground floor.
There is mains gas to the block.
The top of the escape stairwell contains radio equipment.
Restricted roof access to lift motor room and tank rooms.

Risk Analysis Summary:

Remedial Actions to be completed:
Action by Action by Action by Action by
Completed Completed Completed Completed

Persons at Risk: Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors.

Life Risk: Low-Medium

Property Risk: Low-Medium

Fire Loading: Low-Medium

Arson Risk: Low-Medium

Access For Fire Appliances:
Good access around the premises for fire appliances? Yes
Compartmentation:
Is the premise compartmented from other buildings? Yes
Is each flat within the building a fire compartment? Yes
Escape From Fire (Means of Escape):
Describe route; Each flat opens on to a compartmented landing (including 1 other flat), which opens to the
central lobby and thence to the escape stairwell.

Fire Alarm:
Is fire/smoke alarm fitted?No, not in communal areas, but each flat should have a smoke detector.

If yes is it linked? n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment:
Is there fire fighting equipment:Extinguishers
No public access to equipment due to risk of theft/vandalism.
Premises manager will make assessment as to whether fire is manageable or whether Fire Services to be
called.
If no premises manager available, then residents, members of public are to call Fire Services directly.
No info available regarding dry risers at time of inspection.
Itemise extinguisher types & position (CO2, Water, Foam,, Dry Powder) Intake room, 1x co2, 1x foam;
Lift motor room 1xco2.

Emergency Lighting:
Yes

Fire Instruction Notices/Safety Signs:

Signs not to enter lifts in the event of a fire; fire exit signs to exit stairwell.

Fire Training/Fire Drills:

Are residents aware of fire awareness requirements? Yes Letter sent to tenants in 07/2009 restating
procedure.

Fire Record Book:

A Fire Record Book should be provided which records all fire safety matters i.e. testing, servicing, inspections
and fire safety training.
Held at: Premises managers office.

Fire Plan:
The fire plan should be reviewed and updated to give details of the services i.e. electricity, gas, water, the
access points into the building and local water supplies together with any fire hazards.
Reviewed on: 07/10/2014
Identified Hazards/Risk Assessment
Address: Ashborne Tower, Off Sale Road, Heartsease, Norwich, NR7 9TN

Inspected by: Neil Belson, NPS Norwich Title: Senior Risk Surveyor
Ltd.
Date: 07/10/2014

Risk Prioritise actions

Liklihood

Consequence

Risk Level

(see key)
Risk category

whom & when

Action by

Signature
Ameliorating
actions Further remedial
Hazard Persons at risk
already in actions
place

1st floor, store door to flat 5 NPS

Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Repair Medium
damaged 07/12/2014
Premises
Some door mats considered Get residents to move manager
Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Medium
slip/trip hazards mats indoors. 07/11//2014
Premises
Premises manager manager
Some clutter on landings Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. 2 3 6 Remove Medium
aware 14/10/2014

Some lift lobby doors need NPS

Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 8 Ease and adjust Medium
adjusting to close properly. 07/11/2014
NPS
07/11/2014

6thfloor, lift lobby door to Door still self

Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. 2 3 6 Renew catch Medium
25/26 missing catch closes
Fire Risk Assessment

Site Address: Burleigh Tower, Off Sale Road, Heartsease, Norwich, NR7 9TN

Inspected By: Neil Belson Date: 07/10/2014

Nominated Responsible
Laura McGillivray Review Date: 07/10/2015
Person:
Legislation:
These premises fall under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Inspection Summary:
Premises manager deals with day to day hazards such as rubbish in communal areas and identifies short
comings.
Stairwell fire doors have been renewed, as have ground floor lobby doors (Oct. 2013).
Original lobby doors (floors 1 - 10) have been re-hinged and had seals renewed, but still need easing and
adjusting.
Letter box issues are subject to programme of renewal.
The feasibility of fitting automatic sprinkler system to rubbish bay should be investigated (NPS).

Description/Overview:
11 storey 1960s tower block; 4 flats per floor .
Lift access with 1 central escape stairwell.
Each floor has compartmented landings with smoke activated opening vents.
Power to the block can be isolated in the electrical intake room on the ground floor.
There is mains gas to the block.
Restricted roof access to lift motor room and tank rooms.

Risk Analysis Summary:

Remedial Actions to be completed:
Premises
Action by NPS Action by manager Action by Action by
Completed Completed Completed Completed

Persons at Risk: Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors.

Life Risk: Low-Medium

Property Risk: Low-Medium

Fire Loading: Low-Medium

Arson Risk: Low-Medium

Access For Fire Appliances:
Good access around the premises for fire appliances? Yes
Compartmentation:
Is the premise compartmented from other buildings? Yes
Is each flat within the building a fire compartment? Yes
Escape From Fire (Means of Escape):
Describe route; Each flat opens on to a compartmented landing (including 1 other flat), which opens to the
central lobby and thence to the escape stairwell.

Fire Alarm:
Is fire/smoke alarm fitted?No, not in communal areas, but each flat should have a smoke detector.

If yes is it linked? n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment:
Is there fire fighting equipment:Extinguishers
No public access to equipment due to risk of theft/vandalism.
Premises manager will make assessment as to whether fire is manageable or whether Fire Services to be
called.
If no premises manager available, then residents, members of public are to call Fire Services directly.
No info available regarding dry risers at time of inspection.
Itemise extinguisher types & position (CO2, Water, Foam,, Dry Powder) Intake room, 1x co2, 1x foam;
Lift motor room 1xco2.

Emergency Lighting:
Yes

Fire Instruction Notices/Safety Signs:

Signs not to enter lifts in the event of a fire; fire exit signs to exit stairwell.

Fire Training/Fire Drills:

Are residents aware of fire awareness requirements? Yes Letter sent to tenants in 07/2009 restating
procedure.

Fire Record Book:

A Fire Record Book should be provided which records all fire safety matters i.e. testing, servicing, inspections
and fire safety training.
Held at: Premises managers office.

Fire Plan:
The fire plan should be reviewed and updated to give details of the services i.e. electricity, gas, water, the
access points into the building and local water supplies together with any fire hazards.
Reviewed on: 07/10/2014
Identified Hazards/Risk Assessment
Address: Burleigh Tower, Off Sale Road, Heartsease, Norwich, NR7 9TN

Inspected by: Neil Belson Title: Senior Risk Surveyor, NPS

Norwich Ltd.
Date: 07/10/2014

Risk Prioritise actions

Liklihood

Consequence

Risk Level

(see key)
Risk category

whom & when

Action by

Signature
Ameliorating
actions Further remedial
Hazard Persons at risk
already in actions
place

2nd floor, flat 10; door does NPS

Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Ease and adjust Medium
not close properly. 09/11//2014
Premises
Premises manager
Some clutter on landings Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. 2 3 6 Remove Medium
managers aware 14/10/2014
Premises
Some door mats are slip manager
Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Remove Medium
trip hazard. 07/01/2015

Some lift lobby doors do NPS

Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 4 8 Ease and adjust Medium
not close correctly 07/11/2014

Floor 5, flat 24; door NPS

Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Inspect and repair Medium
damaged 07/11/2014

Floor 7, flat 30; Broken NPS

Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Renew Medium
letter box 07/01/2015
NPS

Floor 8, flat 33; Broken

Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Repair Medium
door frame 07/01/2015
 Prioritise actions
Risk
Ameliorating

Consequen

Risk Level

Signature
Action by
Liklihood

(see key)
actions Further remedial

category

whom &
Hazard Persons at risk

when
Risk
already in actions

ce
place

NPS
Roof, dry riser outlet
Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Renew glass Medium
cabinet; broken glass 07/01/2015
Fire Risk Assessment

Site Address: Compass Tower, Off Sale Road, Heartsease, Norwich, NR7 9TN

Inspected By: Neil Belson Date: 07/10/2014

Nominated Responsible
Laura Mcgillivray Review Date: 07/10/2015
Person:
Legislation:
These premises fall under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Inspection Summary:
Premises manager deals with day to day hazards such as rubbish in communal areas and identifies short
comings.
Stairwell fire doors have been renewed, as have ground floor lobby doors (Oct 2013).
Floor 6 lobby door and frame need renewing.
Original lobby doors (floors 1 - 10) have been re-hinged and resealed. Some adjustment necessary.
Letter box issues are subject to programme of renewal.
The feasibility of fitting automatic sprinkler system to rubbish bay should be investigated (NPS).

Description/Overview:
11 storey 1960s tower block; 4 flats per floor .
Lift access with 1 central escape stairwell.
Each floor has compartmented landings with smoke activated opening vents.
Power to the block can be isolated in the electrical intake room on the ground floor.
There is mains gas to the block.
Restricted roof access to lift motor room and tank rooms.

Risk Analysis Summary:

Remedial Actions to be completed:
Premises
Action by NPS Action by manager Action by Action by
Completed Completed Completed Completed

Persons at Risk: Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors.

Life Risk: Low-Medium

Property Risk: Low-Medium

Fire Loading: Low-Medium

Arson Risk: Low-Medium

Access For Fire Appliances:
Good access around the premises for fire appliances? Yes
Compartmentation:
Is the premise compartmented from other buildings? Yes
Is each flat within the building a fire compartment? Yes
Escape From Fire (Means of Escape):
Describe route; Each flat opens on to a compartmented landing (including 1 other flat), which opens to the
central lobby and thence to the escape stairwell.

Fire Alarm:
Is fire/smoke alarm fitted?No, not in communal areas, but each flat should have a smoke detector.

If yes is it linked? n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment:
Is there fire fighting equipment:Extinguishers
No public access to equipment due to risk of theft/vandalism.
Premises manager will make assessment as to whether fire is manageable or whether Fire Services to be
called.
If no premises manager available, then residents, members of public are to call Fire Services directly.
No info available regarding dry risers at time of inspection.
Itemise extinguisher types & position (CO2, Water, Foam,, Dry Powder) Intake room, 2x co2, 1x foam.

Emergency Lighting:
Yes

Fire Instruction Notices/Safety Signs:

Signs not to enter lifts in the event of a fire; fire exit signs to exit stairwell.

Fire Training/Fire Drills:

Are residents aware of fire awareness requirements? Yes Letter sent to tenants in 07/2009 restating
procedure.

Fire Record Book:

A Fire Record Book should be provided which records all fire safety matters i.e. testing, servicing, inspections
and fire safety training.
Held at: Premises managers office.

Fire Plan:
The fire plan should be reviewed and updated to give details of the services i.e. electricity, gas, water, the
access points into the building and local water supplies together with any fire hazards.
Reviewed on: 07/10/2014
Identified Hazards/Risk Assessment

Address: Compass Tower, Off Sale Road, Heartsease, Norwich, NR7 9TN

Inspected by: Neil Belson Title: Senior Risk Surveyor, NPS

Norwich Ltd.
Date: 07/10/2014

Risk Prioritise actions

Liklihood

Consequence

Risk Level

(see key)
Risk category

whom & when

Action by

Signature
Ameliorating
actions Further remedial
Hazard Persons at risk
already in actions
place

Premises
Premises manager manager
Some clutter on landings. Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. 2 4 8 Remove Medium
aware 14/07/2014

Some lobby doors need NPS

Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Ease and adjust Medium
adjusting to close correctly. 07/11/2014

Floor 10, flat 41; door does NPS

Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Ease and adjust. Medium
not close correctly. 07/11/2014
 Fire Risk Assessment

Site Address: Aylmer Tower, Mile X, Norwich

Inspected By: Neil Belson Date: 08/11/2013

Nominated Responsible
Jerry Massey Review Date: 08/11/2014
Person:
Legislation:
These premises fall under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Inspection Summary:
Premises manager deals with day to day hazards such as rubbish and clutter in communal areas and
identifies short comings.
Fire doors regularly need repair - a programme of work has re-hinged and resealed lift lobby doors.
Letter box issues are subject to programme of ad hoc renewal.
The feasibility of fitting automatic sprinkler system to rubbish bay should be investigated (PS).
No access to tank rooms or lift room at time of inspection.
Some clutter/bikes on landings but lift lobbies clear.

Description/Overview:
11storey 1960s tower block; 4 flats per floor .
Lift access with 1 central escape stairwell.
Each floor has 2 landings (with 2 flats off each landing) with smoke activated opening vents.
Access to roof is permit only.
Roof has 2 tank rooms containing extract fans for central ducts.
Premises manager's office and pump room are remote from tower block.
Power to each floor can be isolated from the intake room on the ground floor.
Gas supply to block can be isolated from underground stop cock external to the building.
Stairwell fire doors replaced in 2013.

Risk Analysis Summary:

Remedial Actions to be completed:
Premises
Action by NPS Action by Action by Action by
manager
Completed Completed Completed Completed

Persons at Risk: Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors.

Life Risk: Medium

Property Risk: Medium

Fire Loading: Low

Arson Risk: Low

Access For Fire Appliances:
Good access around the premises for fire appliances? Yes
Compartmentation:
Is the premise compartmented from other buildings? Yes
Is each flat within the building a fire compartment? Yes
Escape From Fire (Means of Escape):
Describe route; Each flat opens on to an a closed landing (including 1 other flat), which opens to the central
lobby and thence to the escape stairwell

Fire Alarm:
Is fire/smoke alarm fitted?No, not in communal areas

If yes is it linked? n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment:
Is there fire fighting equipment:Extinguishers fire blanket

Itemise extinguisher types & position (CO2, Water, Foam,) In premises manager's office, CO2;
lift motor room, CO2;
electrical mains switch room, CO2, foam, fire blanket;
No public access to equipment due to risk of theft/vandalism.
Premises manager will make assessment as to whether fire is manageable or whether Fire Service to be
called.
If no premises manager available, then residents, members of public are to call Fire Services directly

Emergency Lighting:
Yes

Fire Instruction Notices/Safety Signs:

Signs not to enter lifts in the event of a fire; fire exit signs to exit stairwell.

Fire Training/Fire Drills:

Are residents aware of fire awareness requirements? Yes

Fire Record Book:

A Fire Record Book should be provided which records all fire safety matters i.e. testing, servicing, inspections
and fire safety training.
Held at: Premises manager's office

Fire Plan:
The fire plan should be reviewed and updated to give details of the services i.e. electricity, gas, water, the
access points into the building and local water supplies together with any fire hazards.
Reviewed on: tbc
Identified Hazards/Risk Assessment

Address: Aylmer Tower, Mile X, Norwich

Inspected by: Neil Belson Title: Senior Risk Surveyor

Date: 07/11/2014

Risk Prioritise actions

Liklihood

Consequence

Risk Level

(see key)
Risk category

whom & when

Action by

Signature
Ameliorating
actions Further
Hazard Persons at risk
already in remedial actions
place

Programme NPS
All Floors, most flat doors
already commited
have non-compliant Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. 2 3 6 Review Medium
to deal with this 07/11/2015
letterboxes
responsively.
NPS
Ground floor; stairwell fire
door fram damaged. 07/12/2014
Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Repair/renew Medium
1st floor; Glass in side panel NPS
Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Renew Medium
to lobby door cracked 07/12/2014

8th floor; lift lobby door not NPS

Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Ease and adjust Medium
closing. 07/12/2014
Fire Risk Assessment

Site Address: Markham Tower, Mile X, Norwich

Inspected By: Neil Belson Date: 07/11/2014

Nominated Responsible
Laura McGillivray Review Date: 07/11/2015
Person:
Legislation:
These premises fall under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Inspection Summary:
Premises manager deals with day to day hazards such as rubbish and clutter in communal areas and
identifies short comings.
Fire doors regularly need repair - a programme of work has recently re-hinged and re-sealed lift lobby doors.
Letter box issues are subject to programme of ad hoc renewal.
The feasibility of fitting automatic sprinkler system to rubbish bay should be investigated (NPS).

Description/Overview:
11storey 1960s tower block; 4 flats per floor .
Lift access with 1 central escape stairwell.
Each floor has 2 landings with smoke activated opening vents.
Access to roof is permit only.
Roof has 2 tank rooms containing extract fans for central ducts.
Premises manager's office and pump room are remote from tower block.
Power to each floor can be isolated from the intake room on the ground floor.
Gas supply to block can be isolated from underground stop cock external to the building.
Stairwell firedoors were replaced in 2013.

Risk Analysis Summary:

Remedial Actions to be completed:
Action by NPS Action by Action by Action by
Completed Completed Completed Completed

Persons at Risk: Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors.

Life Risk: Low-Medium

Property Risk: Low-Medium

Fire Loading: Low-Medium

Arson Risk: Low-Medium

Access For Fire Appliances:
Good access around the premises for fire appliances? Yes
Compartmentation:
Is the premise compartmented from other buildings? Yes
Is each flat within the building a fire compartment? Yes
Escape From Fire (Means of Escape):
Describe route; Each flat opens on to a landing (including 1 other flat), which opens to the central lobby and
thence to the escape stairwell

Fire Alarm:
Is fire/smoke alarm fitted?No, not in communal areas

If yes is it linked? n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment:
Is there fire fighting equipment:Extinguishers fire blanket

Itemise extinguisher types & position (CO2, Water, Foam,) In premises manager's office, CO2;
lift motor room, CO2;
electrical mains switch room, CO2, foam, fire blanket;
No public access to equipment due to risk of theft/vandalism.
Premises manager will make assessment as to whether fire is manageable or whether Fire Service to be
called.
If no premises manager available, then residents, members of public are to call Fire Services directly

Emergency Lighting:
Yes

Fire Instruction Notices/Safety Signs:

Signs not to enter lifts in the event of a fire; fire exit signs to exit stairwell.

Fire Training/Fire Drills:

Are residents aware of fire awareness requirements? Yes

Fire Record Book:

A Fire Record Book should be provided which records all fire safety matters i.e. testing, servicing, inspections
and fire safety training.
Held at: Premises manager's office

Fire Plan:
The fire plan should be reviewed and updated to give details of the services i.e. electricity, gas, water, the
access points into the building and local water supplies together with any fire hazards.
Reviewed on: tbc
Identified Hazards/Risk Assessment
Address: Markham Tower, Mile X, Norwich

Inspected by: Neil Belson, NPS Norwich Title: Senior Risk Surveyor
Ltd.
Date: 07/11/2014

Risk Prioritise actions

Liklihood

Consequence

Risk Level

(see key)
Risk category

whom & when

Action by

Signature
Ameliorating
actions Further
Hazard Persons at risk
already in remedial actions
place

Programme NPS
All Floors, most flat doors
already commited
have non-compliant Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. 2 3 6 Review Medium
to deal with this 08/11/2015
letterboxes
responsively.
NPS
4th floor; lift lobby door has
excessive door/frame gap. Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. Ease and adjust to 08/12/2014
n/a 2 3 6 Medium
suit
5th floor; lift lobby doors NPS
Ease and adjust to
have excessive door/frame Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 4 8 Medium
suit 08/12/2014
gap.
 Fire Risk Assessment

Site Address:
Seaman Tower, Mile X,
Norwich
Inspected By: Neil Belson Date: 07/11/2014
Nominated Responsible
Laura McGillivray Review Date: 07/11/2015
Person:
Legislation:
These premises fall under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Inspection Summary:
Premises manager deals with day to day hazards such as rubbish and clutter in communal areas and
identifies short comings.
Fire doors regularly need adjustment - a programme of works has re-hinged and re-seaed doors.
Letter box issues are subject to programme of ad hoc renewal.
The feasibility of fitting automatic sprinkler system to rubbish bay should be investigated (NPS).

Description/Overview:
11storey 1960s tower block; 4 flats per floor .
Lift access with 1 central escape stairwell.
Each floor has 2 landings with smoke activated opening vents.
Access to roof is permit only.
Roof has 2 tank rooms containing extract fans for central ducts, and lift motor room.
Premises manager's office and pump room are remote from tower block.
Power to each floor can be isolated from the intake room on the ground floor.
No gas supply to building.
Stairwell fire doors changed in 2013.

Risk Analysis Summary:

Remedial Actions to be completed:
Action by NPS Action by Action by Action by
Completed Completed Completed Completed

Persons at Risk: Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors.

Life Risk: Medium

Property Risk: Medium

Fire Loading: Low

Arson Risk: Low

Access For Fire Appliances:
Good access around the premises for fire appliances? Yes
Compartmentation:
Is the premise compartmented from other buildings? Yes
Is each flat within the building a fire compartment? Yes
Escape From Fire (Means of Escape):
Describe route; Each flat opens on to a landing (including 1 other flat), which opens to the central lobby and
thence to the escape stairwell

Fire Alarm:
Is fire/smoke alarm fitted?No, not in communal areas

If yes is it linked? n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment:
Is there fire fighting equipment:Extinguishers fire blanket

Itemise extinguisher types & position (CO2, Water, Foam,) In premises manager's office, CO2;
lift motor room, CO2;
electrical mains switch room, CO2, foam, fire blanket;
No public access to equipment due to risk of theft/vandalism.
Premises manager will make assessment as to whether fire is manageable or whether Fire Service to be
called.
If no premises manager available, then residents, members of public are to call Fire Services directly

Emergency Lighting:
Yes

Fire Instruction Notices/Safety Signs:

Signs not to enter lifts in the event of a fire; fire exit signs to exit stairwell.

Fire Training/Fire Drills:

Are residents aware of fire awareness requirements? Yes

Fire Record Book:

A Fire Record Book should be provided which records all fire safety matters i.e. testing, servicing, inspections
and fire safety training.
Held at: Premises manager's office

Fire Plan:
The fire plan should be reviewed and updated to give details of the services i.e. electricity, gas, water, the
access points into the building and local water supplies together with any fire hazards.
Reviewed on: tbc
Identified Hazards/Risk Assessment
Address: Seaman Tower, Mile X, Norwich

Inspected by: Neil Belson, NPS Norwich Title: Senior Risk Surveyor
Ltd.
Date: 07/11/2014

Risk Prioritise actions

Likelihood

Consequence

Risk Level

(see key)
Risk category

whom & when

Action by

Signature
Ameliorating
actions Further
Hazard Persons at risk
already in remedial actions
place

Programme NPS
All Floors, most flat doors
already commited
have non-compliant Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. 2 3 6 Review Medium
to deal with this 07/11/2015
letterboxes
responsively.
1st floor; lift lobby doors NPS
have excessive door/frame
07/12/2015
gaps. Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 3 6 Ease and adjust Medium
3rd Floor, lift lobby partition NPS
by flat 14, has broken Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Renew beading Medium
beading
4th Floor, stairwell fire door NPS
Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Repair Medium
damaged on top edge.
NPS

9th Floor, stairwell door

Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 3 6 Ease and adjust Medium
needs ease and adjusting
Fire Risk Assessment

Site Address: Normandie Tower, Rouen Road, Norwich

Inspected By: N Belson Date: 24/07/2014

Nominated Responsible
Jerry Massey Review Date: 24/07/2015
Person:
Legislation:
These premises fall under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Inspection Summary:

Sprinkler system at bottom of rubbish chute needs modifying and automating and linking to NCAS.
All seals to rubbish chute hoppers need renewing.
7 letterboxes still non-compliant but will be upgraded on a responsive basis.
Nearly all communal area fire doors need adjusting as they have excessive gaps, following a re-hinging
programme.
Electrical services cupboard on all floors needs fire stopping to floors and ceilings.
residents need reminding that corridors must be kept clear of flammable items and trip objects.

Description/Overview:
16 storey 1960s flat. Dry riser to all floors. Predominantly concrete construction. Central protected stairwell
leads to protected corridor/area of refuge which leads to corridor which has 6 flats per floor leading off.
No gas connection to block.
Premises managed in daytime with door entry system.
Emergency policy is to stay within flat if not directly affected by fire.

Risk Analysis Summary:

Remedial Actions to be completed:
Premises
Action by Action by NPS Action by Action by
manager
Completed Completed Completed Completed

Persons at Risk: Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors.

Life Risk: Low-Medium

Property Risk: Low-Medium

Fire Loading: Low

Arson Risk: Low

Access For Fire Appliances:
Good access around the premises for fire appliances? Yes
Compartmentation:
Is the premise compartmented from other buildings? Yes
Is each flat within the building a fire compartment? Yes
Escape From Fire (Means of Escape):
Describe route; From flat to corridor; from corridor to safe area of refuge; from safe area of refuge to
protected stairwell; out at groundfloor to place of safety.

Fire Alarm:
Is fire/smoke alarm fitted? Each flat is fitted with 2x smoke alarms.

If yes is it linked?No
Fire Fighting Equipment:
Is there fire fighting equipment:Extinguishers

Itemise extinguisher types & position (CO2, Water, Foam,, Dry Powder) Premises managers office ( 1x CO,
2xFoam);
lift room (1x CO),
boiler room (1x CO, auto sprinkler).
Cleaners store (1x CO2)
Electrical services cupboard (2x CO2, fire blanket)

Emergency Lighting:
Yes

Fire Instruction Notices/Safety Signs:

Some fitted but thought should be given to providing more.

Fire Training/Fire Drills:

Are residents aware of fire awareness requirements? tbc

Fire Record Book:

A Fire Record Book should be provided which records all fire safety matters i.e. testing, servicing, inspections
and fire safety training.
Held at: Manager's office

Fire Plan:
The fire plan should be reviewed and updated to give details of the services i.e. electricity, gas, water, the
access points into the building and local water supplies together with any fire hazards.
Reviewed on: 07/08/2013
Identified Hazards/Risk Assessment
Address: Normandie Tower

Inspected by: Neil Belson Title: Senior Project Surveyor

Date: 24/07/2014

Risk Prioritise actions

Liklihood

Consequence

Risk Level

(see key)
Risk category

whom & when

Action by

Review date
Ameliorating
actions Further remedial
Hazard Persons at risk
already in actions
place

Mobility scooter parked in Premises

Premises manager
communal area outside no. Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. 2 4 8 Remove Medium
manager aware. 24/09/2014
75
Premises
Bikes on 9th and 12th floor. Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 4 8 Remove Medium manager
24/09/2014

Sprinkler valves not Manually operated nPS

Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. 2 2 4 Automate system Low
automated. system 24/07/2015
Electrical services NPS
Cupboards have Fire stop with
cupboards need fire Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. 2 4 8 Medium
fire doors intumescent foam 24/08/2014
stopping
Common area fire doors Re-hang, ease and NPS
Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 4 8 Medium
have excessive gaps adjust 24/08/2014

5th Floor, stairwell door does NPS

Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 4 8 Repair Medium
not close. 24/08/2014
Fire Risk Assessment

Site Address: Winchester Tower

Off Vauxhall Street, Norwich, NR2 2SE

Inspected By: N Belson, NPS Norwich Ltd. Date: 27/08/2014

Nominated Responsible
Laura McGillivray Review Date: 27/08/2015
Person:
Legislation:
These premises fall under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Inspection Summary:

Premises manager confirms that all doors have fire closers (some are 'push' type).
Recommend capping off gas connection every time a flat becomes vacant.
Sprinkler system at bottom of rubbish chute needs modifying and automating and linking to NCAS.
Nearly all communal area fire doors need adjusting to ensure frame/door gap is less than 3.5mm
Door mats should be removed and corridors kept clear.
Some flats have had access ramps fitted. These need to be painted with a contrasting colour.
Mobility scooters cannot be stored/parked in the communal area.

Description/Overview:
Block reserved for over 55s, some of whom are infirm.16 storey 1960s block of 95 flats. Dry riser to all floors.
Predominantly concrete construction. Central protected stairwell leads to protected corridor/area of refuge
which leads to corridor which has 6 flats per floor leading off.
Premises managed in daytime with door entry system.
Emergency policy is to stay within flat if not directly affected by fire.

Risk Analysis Summary:

Remedial Actions to be completed:
Premises
Action by PS Action by manager Action by Action by
Completed Completed Completed Completed

Persons at Risk: Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors.

Life Risk: Low-Medium

Property Risk: Low-Medium

Fire Loading: Low

Arson Risk: Low

Access For Fire Appliances:
Good access around the premises for fire appliances? Yes
Compartmentation:
Is the premise compartmented from other buildings? Yes
Is each flat within the building a fire compartment? Yes. Individual flats not inspected.
Escape From Fire (Means of Escape):
Describe route; From flat to lift lobby corridor; from lift lobby corridor to stairwell corridor; from stairwell
corridor to protected stairwell; out at groundfloor.

Fire Alarm:
Is fire/smoke alarm fitted?No

If yes is it linked? N/A

Fire Fighting Equipment:
Is there fire fighting equipment:Extinguishers fire blanket

Itemise extinguisher types & position (CO2, Water, Foam,, Dry Powder)
Grnd Fl, managers office, CO2 x1, fire blanket;
Intake room, CO2 x1;
15th Floor, lift motor room, CO2 x1;
Roof Deck, Boiler room, CO2 x1;
Bin cupboard CO2 x1;
Store cupboard CO2 x2

Emergency Lighting:
In communal area and stairwell.

Fire Instruction Notices/Safety Signs:

Yes

Fire Training/Fire Drills:

Are residents aware of fire awareness requirements? Letter sent 23/07/09 reminding tenants of evacuation
procedure

Fire Record Book:

A Fire Record Book should be provided which records all fire safety matters i.e. testing, servicing, inspections
and fire safety training.
Held at: Managers office

Fire Plan:
The fire plan should be reviewed and updated to give details of the services i.e. electricity, gas, water, the
access points into the building and local water supplies together with any fire hazards.
Reviewed on: tbc
Identified Hazards/Risk Assessment
Address: Winchester Tower
Off Vauxhall Street, Norwich, NR2 2SE

Inspected by: Neil Belson, NPS Norwich Title: Senior Risk Surveyor
Ltd.
Date: 28/08/2014

Risk Prioritise actions

Liklihood

Consequence

Risk Level

(see key)
Risk category

whom & when

Action by

Signature
Ameliorating
actions Further remedial
Hazard Persons at risk
already in actions
place

Letterboxes to flats 15 and Property

Compliant at time services
75 are not compliant with Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. 2 3 6 Replace Medium
of installation. 28/02/2015
modern fire regs.
Some flats have thick mats Premises
manager
which could cause a slip/trip Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a. 2 3 6 Remove Medium
hazard. 28/02/2015
Communal fire doors have PS
excessive gaps when Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 4 8 Ease and adjust Medium
12/10/2013
closed
Sprinkler valves not Manually operated Review Automate PS
Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. 2 2 4 Low-med.
automated. system system requirements 12/09/2014
Mobility scooter parked in Premises
manager
communal area outside of Residents, Visitors, Staff and Contractors. n/a 2 4 8 Remove Medium
flats 12 & 13 28/11/2014
 Risk Assessment Key

Likelihood

1) Very unlikely,
2) Unlikely,
3) Fairly likely,
4) Likely,
5) Very likely,

Consequence

1) Insignificant no injury, or damage

2) Minor minor injuries needing 1st aid, or minor damage.
3) Moderate medical attention with follow on care, or moderate damage.
4) Major hospitalisation required, or major damage.
5) Catastrophic death or building collapse.

Likelihood-Consequence Matrix

5 5 10 15 20 25

4 4 8 12 16 20

3 3 6 9 12 15
Consequence

2 2 4 6 8 10

1 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5
Likelihood
Action Levels

15-25 High Immediate action required

6-12 Medium Action as soon as practible.

Action as programmed work or for

1-5 Low
consideration & review
Fire Loading Key

High Loose flammable materials and accelerant in

building.

Flammable materials in building construction.

Medium

Low No flammable materials apparent.

Arson Loading Key

Open access, or socially difficult residents,

High insecure and unsupervised with access to
easily flammable materials.

Some public access or socially difficult

Medium
residents.

Low Area clean, secure & well-lit.