Hoarding and Fire Safety€¦ · Fire Safety - why is hoarding a problem? • Increases likelihood...
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Hoarding and Fire Safety
Petra Duvanna – Community Safety Policy and Projects June 2019
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Barking – January 2012
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What is hoarding disorder?
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What is the scale of the issue?
Hoarding affects 2 - 5% of the population …
… but only 5% of those with hoarding issues come to the attention of statutory agencies.
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Fire Safety - why is hoarding a problem?
• Increases likelihood and severity of fire
• Hinders escape of resident in event of fire
• Hinders access/egress of firefighters in event of fire
• Risk to neighbouring properties
• High fuel loading/ extended burning duration
• Water absorption/structural damage
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LFB - London Safety Plan (LSP5)
• Provide familiarisation to staff on engagement with those displaying hoarding disorder.➢ Policy – recognising and responding to hoarding
➢ Effective communication techniques
➢ Managing Risk via Operational Risk Database
• Sharing best practice with borough commanders on options available.
• Develop partnership working to deliver effective interventions to those most vulnerable.
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The National Picture
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Keith’s Story
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Keith’s Story
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Keith’s Story
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Keith’s Story
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National Fire Chiefs Council
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Options on intervention
Immediate • Refer to local F&RS for Home Fire Safety Visit to lower
risk
• Sharing information
Longer Term• Use of tenancy agreements
• Explore using Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to influence reduction of fire risk within private dwellings in blocks of flats/sheltered housing
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Making London a Safer City
Questions?