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Leopold Buildings
Latest update
We’re pleased to share that after a few months of assessments and surveys, the design stage of the upcoming building safety works is complete. We hope to begin the build stage in the late summer once we have confirmed our building contractor. Thank you for your continued patience on this project.
The building works have been designed to remediate the building and improve overall fire safety of the building, changing the EWS rating to B1. For further information on what the EWS rating means, and to find your current EWS rating (which is B2), please visit our EWS1 page.
EWS1
An EWS1 form rates the external wall system of a building based on risk and combustibility. Find yours below.
FRA
FRAs ensure our buildings are safe & identify any works that may be required. Find yours below.
The fire action advice for Leopold Buildings is to stay put
For further information on this, visit our fire safety page.
Project phases
To give you an idea on timescales and what to expect with building safety work, we have created this project phase template. This provides a general overview of what to expect when your building is undergoing building safety works.
Leopold Buildings is in phase 2.
Phase 1
Action
Assessment & findings
Timeline (approximately)
Six months
Communication
- Dedicated web page to store information and updates
- A reminder to let you know when we are doing your survey
- A letter shared with you with the findings
- You’ll have access to any certificates or reports
- You can ask us questions at any time
Risk mitigation
- Annual Fire Risk Assessment available to residents on our website, with actions followed up in timely manner
- Monthly health & safety inspections
- Where required, installation of heat sensor alarm
Phase 2
Action
Programme confirmation
Timeline (approximately)
Three months
Communication
- Dedicated web page to store information and updates
- Confirmation letters issued to lenders as required
- Expected successful remediation outcome, based on current government guidelines (B1)
- Depending on impact, you may be offered a resident meeting
Risk mitigation
- Annual Fire Risk Assessment available to residents on our website, with actions followed up in timely manner
- Monthly health & safety inspections
- Where required, installation of heat sensor alarm
Phase 3
Action
Remedial works begin on site
Timeline
3-14 months
Communication
- Dedicated web page to store information and updates
- Depending on scale of work, we will share monthly or quarterly email updates with you
- Single point of contact to raise issues (your Neighbourhood Officer)
Risk mitigation
Security measures taken place while on site e.g., CCTV on scaffolding/ secure hoarding
Phase 4
Action
Certification received
Communication
- Summary of project provided on dedicated web page
- EWS1 B1 certificate issued and stored on our website
Risk mitigation
New FRA / EWS1 issued
Project: what we've done
General updates
- At the end of October 2023, our contractors began assessing the building to help with the planning and design.
- We held a resident meeting on 30 January 2024 to answer your queries.
Cladding Safety Fund from Homes England
To help with the costs of the works, we have registered for the Cladding Safety Fund from Homes England. We’re required to inform residents of this application in line with Homes England, but there is no action to take regarding this. (Residents were informed via letter in August and November 2023).
The application reference number is as follows:
- Leopold Buildings Building Application No APP2671055
- The application was dated 23 August 2023
We're awaiting a response from the Homes England to confirm acceptance onto the Cladding Safety
Scheme. We will provide you with an update once we know more.
You can find more information about the scheme below.
Get in touch
We're here to help. If you have any concerns or queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
- Call our customer service team on 020 7780 3070
- Email us at customerservices@thch.org.uk