Fire Update – Wednesday 28th January

OUTSTANDING ACTIONS

LOBBY POWER:
Workmen now in site clearing out and repairing electrical cupboard.  Need to strip out debris and repair.  This will re-connect caretaker’s office, lobby, gym, stairwell C to power supply – expected to complete by Friday 6th February.

FIRE BRIGADE REPORT:
Inspections completed and awaiting report – no planned date as yet.

GENERAL CLEANING:
Awaiting confirmation from the insurers as to when their insurers will attend to clean the carpets and deodorise the building.  Initial indication is mid next week.

CAR PARK DAMAGE:
Caused by the need to get at power cables – SSE have relaid cables and contractors filled in hole.  New tarmac required – expected to be completed by Thursday the 29th of January.

SECURITY:
Front door lock out of action overnight security guards in place but obsolete fittings may require new unit to be fitted – no planned date as yet.

You may be challenged as to who you are by overnight security.

ENTRYPHONE:
HML await quotes for the temporary and full reinstatement of the system although these are both reliant on an electrical supply.  It will be reconnected as soon as possible – no planned date as yet.

BLOCK C TELEPHONE LINES:
Supplied by BT, they have inspected site and await electrical room remedial work to be completed before starting work – no planned date as yet.

BLOCK C VIRGIN MEDIA CABLE:
Have been informed but no site visit as yet – no planned date as yet.
In the meantime – don’t forget that modern flat-screen TVs can be attached to the standard TV aerial socket and tuned in to Freeview.

BLOCK C LIFT:
Needs full inspection after power re-supply – as soon as HML have a reconnection day for the communal electrics they will ask Arrow Lifts to attend.  No planned date as yet.

COMPLETED ACTIONS

INSURANCE:
Loss adjust has completed visit and all costs/actions are being agreed with insurer as we progress works.

2 thoughts on “Fire Update – Wednesday 28th January

  1. Hilary

    I havent been ‘at home’ over this period, however I want to extend my thanks for those looking after this real challenge and my sympathy to those with flats impacted by the outage. Its really good to know that in ‘disasters’ there is backup and a plan. Thank you
    Hilary

    Reply
    1. WebsiteAdmin Post author

      Thank you Hilary for your sympathy and support – I will try and pass them on as best I can. George

      Reply

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