The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (IWFRS) is proactively working with representatives across the Island to advise as appropriate in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster.
Although the Island does not have any high rise buildings such as Grenfell Tower and those seen up and down the country, there are a number of large buildings such as County Hall, Newport and Napoleon’s Landing, Sandown.
IWFRS, in partnership with Hampshire Fire and Rescue, is continuing to work closely with colleagues throughout the council to reduce the risk of fire in properties Island-wide.
A spokesperson for the Isle of Wight Council has said:
“The council work closely with the Fire Service to ensure that we take appropriate measures to reduce fire risk in our buildings, through initiatives such as fire alarms and sprinklers. The council’s building control service also has a role in advising and regulating new buildings.
“There are no council owned high rise buildings on the Island (over six storeys), and the council owns no ‘council housing’ stock.
“The Fire Service also works with businesses and building owners to advise on measures to reduce fire risk and ensure compliance with the Fire Safety Order. It is, however, building owners who own the risk and are ultimately responsible for their building(s)”.
