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Flats - new fire risk assessment required for communal areas?
PJ7
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I'm in the final stages of purchasing a flat but my solicitor has highlighted that new fire regulations came about in Oct '06 causing communal areas to require a new risk assessment. Without it, building societies won't lend. The trouble is, nobody seems to know much about it. This is holding up my purchase because the landlords didn't know they had to do it. I desperately need this organised so I'd be very grateful if anyone can offer any advice on this matter?
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Contact your local Fire Brigade HQ, who should have to hand all the legislation0
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I'm no expert on this but I've a feeling this could be something to do with "Regulatory Reform." Try googling it, or check out the OPSI website.0
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HHSRS (i think those are the letters) are the new standards - your local council housing department should know about them, as they are the enforcers.0
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