Emergency Services
38% of Flats Failed Inspections
During the second quarter of the year (April to June 2023), 38% of flats inspected by IOMFRS failed their initial inspection.
The island’s fire service says occupier and property safety is at the heart of concerns its raised following a series of flat inspections.
During the second quarter of the year (April to June 2023), 38% of flats inspected by IOMFRS failed their initial inspection.
This follows a flat owner being handed a £9,000 fine for failing to comply with the Fire regulations.
The Fire Precautions (Houses in Multiple Occupation and Flats) Regulations 2016, make it a legal requirement for all flats to meet specific safety requirements. The layout of the flat is one important element, along with essential fire safety measures such as alarm systems and fire doors that close properly into their frames.
Head of the IOMFRS Flats Team, Station Officer Gareth Gawne, said: ‘We’re concerned at the number of flats we’re inspecting that are non-compliant. We appreciate it’s a scale, and some of these issues may be fairly minor and easily resolved, but we’re also seeing major issues which could prevent occupants from escaping in the event of a fire. We are working hard to ensure these issues are tackled and people remain safe in their homes.’
