327 11 24 – Building Plans & Service (December 2024)

Date of Request

14/11/2024

Request

Hello,

I would like to make a freedom of information request from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service for the following:

  1. How many up-to-date building and wall plans have you received, in your jurisdiction, since January 2023?
  2. It is a legal requirement by the Government that wayfinding signage be installed and updated in high-rise buildings. Whose responsibility is it to ‘safeguard’ this, and what processes (if any) are in place to ensure these requirements are met?
  3. How many high-rise buildings are served by you, in your jurisdiction?

If you require any amendments or further information, please do let me know.

All the best

Response

Hi

We thank you for your request for information, which has been received by Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (the Service) and considered under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000

The Service can confirm that the information that you have requested is held and the information is below:

  1. How many up-to-date building and wall plans have you received, in your jurisdiction, since January 2023? We have received 13 records since January 2023.
  2. It is a legal requirement by the Government that wayfinding signage be installed and updated in high-rise buildings. Whose responsibility is it to ‘safeguard’ this, and what processes (if any) are in place to ensure these requirements are met? The Responsible Person of a premises should ensure they are compliant with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Fire Safety for High Rise premises in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are regulated and inspected annually by HWFRS inspecting officers.
  3. How many high-rise buildings are served by you, in your jurisdiction? 7 in occupation

If you have any questions regarding your request, please contact Information Governance and Committee Services on tel: 0345 122 4454 or by e-mail informationrequests@hwfire.org.uk. In any such communication please include the reference number assigned (see Subject).

Should you have any queries regarding the management of your request and wish to make either a complaint or request a review of the information disclosed to you, please do so by using Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s complaints system: Comments and Complaints. This must be done within 40 working days of our response to your request. After this date and in line with ICO guidance the Service is not obliged to provide an internal review of your request.

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the internal review, you may appeal the decision by contacting the Information Commissioner, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AF, Tel: 0303 123 1113 (alternatively 01625 545745) or E-mail: casework@ico.org.uk.

Further information on Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service may be viewed at the Service’s website: www.hwfire.org.uk

Thank you for your request for information.

Kind regards,

Information Governance Team