Inspections in high-rise buildings
Southampton City Council carry out building safety compliance activities and compile reports on compliance.
The table below details our maintenance and its frequency.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Gas Safety | Annual inspection |
| Electrical Safety (EICR) | Every five years |
| Communal fire alert system | Weekly test |
| Automatic Opening Vents | Weekly test |
| Dry Risers | Six monthly and annual pressure test |
| Sprinklers | Annual inspection |
| Emergency Lighting | Monthly |
| Fire Risk Assessments | Annually |
| Fire Fighting Equipment | Monthly |
| Communal Fire Doors | Quarterly inspection |
| Property Front Doors | Annual inspection |
| Premises Information Box / Secure Information Box | Monthly |
| Legionella Risk Assessments | Up to five years, depending on risk |
