NFRS 2024 84 - High-rise signage

You asked for

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

1. How many up-to-date building and wall plans have you received since October 2023, in your jurisdiction?
2. It is a legal requirement by the Government that wayfinding signage be installedand 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.

Our Response

1. How many up-to-date building and wall plans have you received since October 2023, in your jurisdiction?
   Answer: - Since the introduction of a new portal in April 2024 by NFRS for receivingBuilding Plans and detail on External Wall Systems from responsible persons, NFRS has received Building Plans from 12 Premises and External Wall Detail from 14 Premises.
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?
   Answer: - It is the responsible persons responsibility to provide wayfinding signage and ensure this is in line with the correct guidance (for example, as provided in Approved Document B volume 1). NFRS as an enforcing authority will assess compliance with regards to the provision of wayfinding signage under Article 38 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 when carrying out Fire Safety Audits.
3. How many high-rise buildings are served by you, in your jurisdiction?
   Answer: - 454