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Further to this thread, I have attached the report drafted by the Chairman post the visit by the fire officer.  I believe you have to log in to view.

Regards
Simon.

Tim,

The situation is thus, should the cupboards be used for storage there would be no control over the materials placed in them.  We would expect common sense to prevail, but in these situations you cannot rely on that.

Somebody stores a material that produces a thick toxic smoke when heated.

Tragically a fire breaks out and there is smoke inhalation during the evacuation.  The nature of the toxins in the smoke causes brain damage in an infant who was evacuated.

Because the material was stored in a common part, RMG and the Directors would be on the hook for it.  I am sure I do not need to elaborate further.

I have to agree with Ben and Calum, while the communcal storage cupboards are not officially part of our individual properties they are a feature that make up part of the development that we have all chosen to live in.  When I made the decision to move here, the communal storage cupboards were presented to me by the real estate agent as just that - a 'feature' of the building that I would have access to use, just like the garden and the bike storage racks.

On the basis that hundreds of new developments have been granted building approval all over London (in the past year) which include communal storage cupboards, maybe it would be worthwhile getting specific details of the inspectors report in regards to the new legislation and maybe even seeking a second opinion.  I'd be happy to pay my share towards covering the cost.

Cheers,

Tim

I cant remember the exact details but 2009 was the first year that we were legally bound to have a health and safety review.  Hence the extra cost heading in the budget.

The property manager informed us there had been a change in legislation making it a requirement.  I am sure that the recent fires in flats in Southwark underlines the importance of such things. 

I feel sure the details of the review were discussed at the 2009 AGM.

What I have a little trouble with is the tone of the edict; presumably for at least the last 7 years the health and safety review by the fire brigade must have found this NOT to be an issue, and there has been no communication as to why suddenly this has changed.

 

I found some gold rimmed glasses outside in the garden just near the West block garage exit.

If anybody is missing some glasses please get in touch.

Cheers,

Tim
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Hi Ben,

You would need to make an application to the freeholder, the managing agent and the board to explore the issue if you so wish.

However it is my understanding that the roof area is common part and does not belong to your property.  Hence the recent refusal to the solar panel installation request as discussed in this forum elsewhere.

Regards
Si.

Hi Ben, 

I cant understand why you're so upset.  The cupboard is not part of your property.  If you can prove otherwise then please do so.


Thanks.
Si.

Hi I was wondering what permission I would need to install some skylights into my top floor flat. Would I need board and building ownr approval I guess?

sorry but what is the point of these additional cupboards if we can't put anything in them? Quite frankly getting sick of being told how to live in my own property by RMG.