The Regulator of Social Housing has today published the findings of its latest survey of the fire safety of 11 metre plus buildings in the social housing sector.
Of the 17,010 relevant buildings reported, 1,924 were identified as having a life-critical fire safety (LCFS) defect relating to the external wall system (EWS). Over 99.5% of all relevant reported buildings have had a fire risk assessment carried out.
1,468 relevant buildings (76.3%) are expected to be remediated within the next five years.
Of the 2,723 buildings identified as having LCFS defects since June 2017, 970 (35.6%) have been remediated (or are completed awaiting a new building works assessment).
RSH will continue to monitor the performance of social landlords in remediating 11 metre plus buildings and the progress they are making against their plans.
Will Perry, Director of Strategy at RSH, said:
““Landlords must act swiftly to address fire safety defects so tenants are, and feel, safe in their homes.
“We will continue to closely monitor progress, engage through our regulatory work, and follow up with any landlord whose plans or pace of remediation raise concerns.”