Fire risk, vulnerable smokers

Inadequate assessment and mitigation of fire risks posed by vulnerable heavy smokers in care settings.

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Fire risk, vulnerable smokers has been flagged across 1 independent accountability source:

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Inquiry Recommendations (1)

P2-8 — Require fire engineer calculations for fire spread and evacuation

Grenfell Tower Inquiry

Recommendation: Calculating the likely rate of fire spread and the time required for evacuation, including the evacuation of those with physical or mental impairments, are matters for a qualified fire engineer. We do not think that it would be helpful to …

Gov response: The government accepts this recommendation. We will address this recommendation through the ongoing Approved Document B review, led by the Building Safety Regulator. The review and industry engagement will explore ways through which Approved Document …

Accepted In progress

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