Why Housing Association Fire Safety Matters
Housing associations have unique responsibilities for fire safety in social housing, with heightened regulatory scrutiny following recent developments in building safety.
of social housing residents are vulnerable adults requiring additional fire safety measures
Source: National Housing Federation 2023
average cost of major fire remediation works in social housing blocks
Source: Department for Levelling Up
increase in housing association fire safety spending since Building Safety Act
Source: Housing Today 2023
Key Fire Safety Challenges in Social Housing
Vulnerable Residents
Higher proportion of elderly, disabled, and families with young children requiring special evacuation considerations
Complex Building Layouts
Multi-story blocks, shared corridors, and mixed-use developments create complex fire safety challenges
Regulatory Compliance
Building Safety Act requirements, Awaab's Law obligations, and Regulator of Social Housing standards
Limited Resources
Balancing resident safety with budget constraints and competing maintenance priorities
Professional Housing Association Services
Comprehensive fire safety solutions designed specifically for social housing providers. Expert compliance support from qualified fire engineers.
Fire Risk Assessment
Building Safety Act compliant assessments for social housing with resident vulnerability considerations
Fire Door Safety
Systematic fire door replacement and maintenance programmes for housing association properties
Fire Stopping
Professional fire stopping services for social housing blocks and residential developments
PAT Testing
Portable appliance testing for communal areas and housing association office equipment
EICR Testing
Electrical installation condition reports for social housing properties and communal areas
Fire Alarm Services
Communal fire alarm installation, testing and maintenance programmes for housing blocks
Housing Association Fire Safety Compliance
Legal Requirements
Building Safety Act 2022
Higher-risk building requirements and accountability
Fire Risk Assessments
Regular assessments under RRO 2005
Awaab's Law
Health and safety in social housing standards
RSH Consumer Standards
Regulator of Social Housing compliance
Fire Door Inspections
Systematic fire door maintenance programmes
What We Provide
Portfolio Management
Centralized fire safety management across all properties
Resident Engagement
Fire safety education and communication programmes
Compliance Reporting
Regular reporting to board and regulatory bodies
Emergency Response
24/7 fire safety incident support and guidance
Cost Management
Budget planning and cost-effective fire safety solutions
Your Housing Association Fire Safety Timeline
Fire alarm system checks and call point tests
Emergency lighting tests and communal area inspections
Fire door inspections and maintenance reviews
Portfolio-wide risk assessment reviews and compliance audits
Your Legal Obligations
Housing association fire safety legislation requires strict compliance with social housing standards and building safety regulations. Navigate complex regulatory requirements with professional guidance.
Regulator of Social Housing Standards
Fire safety consumer standards for social housing providers including tenant safety obligations, building safety compliance and regulatory reporting requirements
Max Penalty: Unlimited fines + regulatory action
Building Safety Act 2022 (social housing)
Updated 2024Enhanced building safety requirements for social housing including safety case development, resident engagement duties and building safety management systems
Max Penalty: Unlimited fines + building closure
Housing Act 2004
Social housing fire safety duties under Housing Health and Safety Rating System including hazard assessment and improvement notice compliance
Max Penalty: Improvement notices + £30,000 fine
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (housing associations)
Employer duties for housing association staff and contractor safety including fire risk management in social housing maintenance and operations
Max Penalty: Unlimited fine + prosecution