This page summarises the current fire safety arrangements and evacuation strategy for Centenary Mill Court, based on information confirmed by the managing agent.
Residents should always follow official building notices and instructions issued by the Responsible Person.
1. Evacuation Strategy
The building operates a Simultaneous Evacuation Policy.
If the fire alarm sounds, all residents are expected to leave the building via the nearest safe exit.
There is no “stay put” policy in operation.
2. Fire Detection Systems
Communal System
- Designed to BS 5839-1
- Category L4
- Covers communal corridors and escape routes
- Maintained by the RTM Company via the managing agent
Detection Inside Individual Flats
- Designed to BS 5839-6
- Category LD2
- Interlinked within individual flats
- Not connected to the communal fire alarm panel
- No external repeater units
3. Maintenance Responsibilities
Responsibility for fire safety systems is divided as follows:
| Element | Responsible Party |
|---|---|
| Communal fire alarm system | RTM Company / Managing Agent |
| Domestic detection in rented flats | Individual landlord |
| Domestic detection in owner-occupied flats | Individual owner (best practice maintenance) |
| Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEP) | Managing Agent |
| Emergency response | Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service |
Landlords must comply with the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations (as amended).
Owner-occupiers are expected to maintain detection equipment in good working order as best practice.
4. Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEP)
A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is available for residents who may require assistance evacuating.
The PEEP procedure includes:
- Confidential collection of relevant information
- Secure digital storage
- Summary information stored in the Premises Information Box (PIB)
- Coordination with Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service
- Quarterly audit commitments
- Three-monthly review cycle for individual PEEPs
The current procedure (Version 1.0 – April 2024) is scheduled for review ahead of the forthcoming Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) Regulations 2026.
Residents who believe they may require assistance should contact the managing agent directly.
5. Signage & Policy Controls
- Superseded “stay put” notices have been withdrawn.
- Building fire safety signage is subject to audit.
- Replacement notices carry issue dates for version control.
Important
This page is intended as a summary reference only.
In the event of a fire alarm activation, residents must follow the building’s official evacuation instructions.