Competency. Integrity. Value.
Competency. Integrity. Value.
To qualify, a building must be located in England and used as residential or student accommodation. This includes a wide range of building types, from apartment blocks to purpose-built student housing, provided they meet the required conditions.
A key requirement is that the building is currently reliant on a waking watch arrangement or a simultaneous evacuation strategy. This indicates that a fire risk has been identified which requires active management. Supporting documentation must be in place, such as a fire risk assessment or a Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls, confirming the need for an interim alarm system.
The building must also not have received funding through previous schemes aimed at replacing waking watch arrangements. This ensures that funding is directed towards buildings that have not yet benefited from earlier programmes. Eligibility is assessed through the Cladding Safety Scheme platform managed by Homes England. Each application is reviewed to confirm that the criteria are met and that the proposed approach is appropriate.
These requirements are designed to ensure that funding is targeted effectively, supporting buildings where the need for an interim fire alarm system is both clear and justified.
From confirming eligibility and preparing a compliant application to designing, installing, and maintaining your fire alarm system, the full process is managed in a clear and structured way. If your building may qualify, get in touch to discuss your position and take the next step towards securing funding and improving fire safety.