fire door retrofits
Barking and Dagenham Council aims to complete fire door retrofits by March 2027, ahead of a Regulator of Social Housing inspection.
Barking and Dagenham Council aims to complete the retrofitting of approximately 1,200 fire doors by March 2027. This target was set in October 2026 as the council prepares for a full inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing, which is anticipated between January and March 2027.
The inspection will assess the council's compliance with consumer standards, including safety and quality. The council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee received an update on the authority's readiness for this inspection in October 2026.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council targets March 2027 for the completion of approximately 1,200 fire door retrofits. Source
- A full inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing is anticipated between January and March 2027. Source
- The council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee received an update on the project in October 2026. Source
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