Buildings managed as high-rise
Buildings are managed as high-rise if they are six or more storeys high.
Fire safety
The fire safety rules and building regulations that apply to us also apply to other local authorities in England and Wales. These include the providers of other residential programmes and developers.
There are fire action notices in the common/communal areas of every high-rise building which tell residents what to do in the event of a fire.
We advise residents to familiarise themselves with the emergency evacuation procedures and escape routes that apply to their own building.
The latest advice and guidance from the London Fire Brigade is unchanged and continues to be 'Stay Put' unless they tell you to evacuate.
The 'Stay Put' policy provides protection for all residents including those with disabilities or limited mobility.
Our high-rise buildings are purpose constructed with fire compartmentalisation built in to the structure of the buildings. This controls the spread of fire and smoke, which should ensure that any fire remains in the particular dwelling in which it started.
We are also investigating extra measures to further enhance our fire safety procedures.
Further information
Call the Central Tenancy team during office hours if you have any immediate concerns.
You can also find further fire safety information:
- on the London Fire Brigade's website
- by emailing fire-safety@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
- calling 020 8854 8888