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This page was last updated 10 May 2021

FIRE SAFETY GUIDE FOR RESIDENTS – EAST VILLAGE  

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE IN YOUR APARTMENT  

In the event of a fire or the activation of the fire alarm sounders within your apartment, you should evacuate immediately, making sure you close the door behind you to prevent the spread of fire.  

As soon as you are out of your apartment, evacuate via the nearest fire exit route as indicated by the ‘green running person’ signs. 

Contact the emergency services on 999 and the Estate Management Company Security Control Room on 020 8221 7013 as soon as possible once you are safe.  

Please familiarise yourself with the nearest fire exit point to your apartment.  
  
IN THE EVENT YOU SEE A FIRE OR HEAR A FIRE ALARM IN THE COMMON AREAS  

If you witness a fire or hear a fire alarm in a common area you should evacuate the building immediately.  

You should not attempt to evacuate any other residents from their apartments.  
  
EVACUATION OF A BUILDING  

Evacuation of an entire building will be under the strict instruction of the fire service. 

If you have mobility problems, please contact us to discuss a personal evacuation plan developed to meet your evacuation needs.   
  
SMOKE DETECTORS  

The smoke detectors fitted inside the apartments are mains powered with a battery back-up to ensure continued use in the event of a power failure.  You should check this on a regular basis and ensure that the back up batteries are changed regularly. Full details for testing and maintenance of your smoke detector can be found within your resident’s handbook.  

Do not tamper with or disconnect smoke alarms, they are fitted for the safety of you and your neighbours.  
  
FIRE DOORS  

The front door to your apartment is a fire door. Dependent on the layout of your apartment, some of the internal doors will also be fire rated, as required by building regulations. 

Some doors are fitted with automatic closers, fitted for the protection of residents and the buildings.  Please do not remove the automatic door closers or keep doors wedged open.   
  
FIRE PROTECTION – Please always observe the following precautions  

Make sure the smoke alarm in your home is working and is regularly tested. All alarms in common areas are tested by Team East Village weekly.  

Do not use heaters in your home with a flame or heaters which are fuelled by gas, paraffin or have electric bars. Only use the heating system installed in your home.  

Do not obstruct consumer units, controls or isolating switches inside electrical cupboards.  

Do not prop open doors within your apartment or remove self-closing devices.  

Do not use or store barbeques or any flame heaters on your balcony. Balconies should be kept free of any combustible materials, including paper, cardboard, or dry wood. 
  
SPRINKLERS  

Do not block or paint any sprinklers within your home.  
  
CALLING THE FIRE BRIGADE   

To prevent the spread of fire and to save life, upon identifying a fire and once you are in a place of safety, you should call the fire brigade on 999 and the Team East Village Security Control Room on 020 8221 7013 to report the fire.  

This page was last updated 20 July 2021

 

Triathlon Homes has residents in all of the blocks in plot N14 - These pages focus on Asterid Heights and Festuca House.

Both of these blocks are above 18m in height. The buildings were completed in 2012, and were certified as meeting all building and fire safety regulations at the time they were built.

In 2019, the government produced new guidance to check the safety of the external wall systems in tall buildings. As a result, building management teams across the country must now make sure all tall buildings are compliant with the guidance and safety defects are addressed.

What steps have been taken at N14?

1. Inspections undertaken and completed

2. The findings of fire engineers have been received and reviewed.

3. EVML has begun the specification and tender process

EVML has commissioned a project team to prepare a specification and price the remedial work required. EVML has been engaging with their fire engineers about the best technical solutions and is looking at how to ensure minimum disruption to residents.

4. An initial application to the Building Safety Fund has been submitted.

Both of the blocks were registered for the Building Safety Fund in Summer 2020 and since then EVML has shared the additional information from the inspection reports with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).  
 
The MHCLG’s Building Safety Fund (BSF) has approved Festuca House as eligible for the fund. This means that they have invited a more detailed application and EVML has prepared for this. At the moment this doesn’t guarantee that funding will be secured – it just means that the technical work required at Festuca House is eligible for the fund. The information for the detailed application has been submitted to the BSF. We’ll contact you to give you more information shortly.
  
So far, the MHCLG has not undertaken the same eligibility check for Asterid Heights and we’ll let you know when we hear. We are concerned that despite the building defects, parts of the building will not meet the threshold for funding because some of the insulation materials are non-combustible. It is only in the lower brickwork where there is combustible insulation. EVML is seeking clarity on this. EVML has begun the process of preparing the proposed technical solution.

What issues were found within these buildings?

You can read more information regarding the issued found at Asterid Heights (85 KB) and Festuca House (75 KB)

This page was last updated 14 July 2021

FRA

EWS1

An EWS1 form is not currently available for Asterid Heights

Building Safety Fund

This page was last updated 20 July 2021

What are you doing to ensure residents are safe?

EVML has taken advice from fire engineers and the London Fire Brigade, and have been told all the appropriate measures are in place to ensure residents remain safe at all times.

Timing of the work 

We are currently waiting for feedback from independent fire risk assessors. This will inform the scope of any work and/or mitigating measures to address the issues in the external wall system. EVML is separately getting feedback from a number of third parties to inform the next steps.

When we have the information to answer this question, we’ll let you know as soon as possible. EVML is aware of the need to resolve the issues in a timely manner.

Can I stay in my home during the work? 

Yes,but it does sometimes happen that we discover, in scoping and planning the work, that we may need access to the interiors of some homes. If that is necessary we will discuss this with you beforehand.

I’m trying to sell or remortgage my home – how will this impact on that?

Leaseholders looking to sell, staircase or remortgage may be asked by their lender or potential buyer for a copy of the EWS1 form. For Festuca House, this is available in our Important Documents section.

Leaseholders in Asterid Heights may find that they will need to wait until this work is completed until they can get the paperwork to satisfy their lender or buyer. As soon as we have a timeline for this, we will inform residents.

What is the latest RICS EWS1 guidance for these buildings?

As Festuca House and Asterid Heights are both over 18m, they are not affected by recent changes to RICS guidance. They still require an EWS1 form.

How can I find out more?

We'll be updating these pages whenever there is new information.