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15/06/2017
NIHE To Carry Out Regular Inspections On Over 30 Tower Blocks
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has confirmed it is to carry out regular inspections on over 30 of its tower blocks following a blaze at a block of flats in London.
At least 12 people have died in the fire at a tower block in Grenfell, London, on Wednesday, 14 June.
A spokesperson from the NIHE said: "In light of the fire in Grenfell, we are undertaking health and safety inspections of each block. We are currently refurbishing three tower blocks in Belfast and completed one last year.
"We want to reassure tenants that any cladding systems which have been installed or are being installed are required to comply with the relevant fire safety regulations.
"Kensington and Chelsea Council has confirmed that an investigation into the cause of the fire will be undertaken. We will of course take on board any relevant findings that come out of this investigation."
(CD/JP)
At least 12 people have died in the fire at a tower block in Grenfell, London, on Wednesday, 14 June.
A spokesperson from the NIHE said: "In light of the fire in Grenfell, we are undertaking health and safety inspections of each block. We are currently refurbishing three tower blocks in Belfast and completed one last year.
"We want to reassure tenants that any cladding systems which have been installed or are being installed are required to comply with the relevant fire safety regulations.
"Kensington and Chelsea Council has confirmed that an investigation into the cause of the fire will be undertaken. We will of course take on board any relevant findings that come out of this investigation."
(CD/JP)
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