MQT Feb 20 answers : fire
Question No: 2020/0550
Andrew Dismore
Please list a) the ten sites to which LFB have received the most false alarm call outs in each year from 2020 year to date back to 2016 inclusive, and b) how many call outs to each site in each year were carried out.
False alarm worst offenders
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
The table below shows the ten sites for which LFB have received the most false alarms in any of the years 2016 to 2019 and for the period 1 Jan 2020 to 12 Feb 2020, and the number of calls outs in each of those years.
| Location | Property description | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | >12/02/20 |
| ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, ROWLAND HILL STREET, LONDON, CAMDEN, NW3 2PF | Hospital | 79 | 75 | 74 | 105 | n/a |
| UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL, 235 EUSTON ROAD, LONDON, CAMDEN, NW1 2BU | Hospital | 69 | 48 | 62 | 68 | n/a |
| BARNET GENERAL HOSPITAL, WELLHOUSE LANE, BARNET, EN5 3DJ | Hospital | 45 | 67 | 67 | 67 | n/a |
| OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, STADIUM ROAD, WOOLWICH, GREENWICH, SE18 4QH | Hospital | 37 | 45 | 62 | 40 | n/a |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LEWISHAM, LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, HITHER GREEN, LONDON, LEWISHAM, SE13 6LH | Hospital | 43 | 33 | 34 | 26 | n/a |
| LADYWELL UNIT, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LEWISHAM, LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LW | Hospital | n/a | n/a | 37 | 39 | n/a |
| QUEENS HOSPITAL, ROM VALLEY WAY, ROMFORD, HAVERING, RM7 0AG | Hospital | 28 | 31 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| CITIBANK DATACENTRE RIVERDALE, MOLESWORTH STREET, LADYWELL, LONDON, LEWISHAM, SE13 7EY | Purpose built office | n/a | n/a | n/a | 36 | 10 |
| KINGSTON HOSPITAL NHS TRUST, KINGSTON HOSPITAL, GALSWORTHY ROAD, KINGSTON UPON THAMES, KT2 7QB | Hospital | n/a | n/a | 41 | n/a | |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS THE FINE FOOD CO, 32-42 STEWARTS ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, SW8 4DQ | Food and drink processing | n/a | n/a | n/a | 40 | n/a |
| CHASE FARM HOSPITAL, THE RIDGEWAY, ENFIELD, EN2 8JL | Hospital | n/a | 39 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LEWISHAM HOSPITAL, 390-396 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, HITHER GREEN, LONDON, LEWISHAM, SE13 6LJ | Hospital | n/a | n/a | n/a | 36 | n/a |
| 4 JUNIPER HOUSE, 3 FOURTH AVENUE, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, W10 4QX | Self contained Sheltered Housing | n/a | n/a | n/a | 25 | 11 |
| 93 HERNE HILL, LONDON, SOUTHWARK, SE24 9LY | Hostel | n/a | 34 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| KNOWLES HOUSE | Temporary/supported living~ | n/a | n/a | 33 | n/a | n/a |
| LANESBOROUGH WING, ST GEORGES HOSPITAL, BLACKSHAW ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, SW17 0QT | Hospital | n/a | n/a | n/a | 25 | 8 |
| ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO DISABILITY, 101-119 WEST HILL, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, SW15 3SW | Hospital | n/a | n/a | 30 | n/a | n/a |
| ST GEORGES HOSPITAL, BLACKSHAW ROAD, LONDON, WANDSWORTH, SW17 0QT | Hospital | 29 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, POND STREET, LONDON, CAMDEN, NW3 2QG | Hospital | n/a | n/a | 29 | n/a | n/a |
| JOHN HOWARD CENTRE, 12 KENWORTHY ROAD, HACKNEY, LONDON, HACKNEY, E9 5TD | Hospital | n/a | n/a | 29 | n/a | n/a |
| KENT HOUSE, WALDEN STREET, LONDON, TOWER HAMLETS, E1 2AQ | Nurses’/Doctors’ accommodation | n/a | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| STAMFORD STREET APARTMENTS, 127 STAMFORD STREET, LONDON, LAMBETH, SE1 9NQ | Student Hall of Residence | n/a | 25 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 441-447 BRIXTON ROAD, LONDON, LAMBETH, SW9 8HE | Shop~ | n/a | n/a | n/a | 25 | n/a |
| FORBES HOUSE, STONEHILL ROAD, CHISWICK, LONDON, HOUNSLOW, W4 3AH | Self contained Sheltered Housing | n/a | n/a | n/a | 25 | n/a |
| 1 HANSHAW DRIVE, EDGWARE, BARNET, HA8 0HP | Self contained Sheltered Housing | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 364-366 NORWOOD ROAD, LONDON, LAMBETH, SE27 9AA | Shop~ | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| CHARING CROSS HOTEL, STRAND, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, WC2N 5HX | Hotel/motel | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| RIVERSIDE BUILDING, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LEWISHAM, LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LH | Hospital | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 92 PARK LANE, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, W1K 7TA | Shop~ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 10 |
| BRAMLEY BANK SCHOOL, 170 SANDERSTEAD ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, CROYDON, CR2 0LY | Infant/Primary school | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9 |
| Q PARK, WHITCOMB STREET CARPARK, 39-41 WHITCOMB STREET, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, WC2H 7DT | Multi-Storey car park | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7 |
| EDDYSTONE TOWER, OXESTALLS ROAD, LONDON, LEWISHAM, SE8 3QU | Flats~ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7 |
| 148 HORNSEY LANE, ISLINGTON, LONDON, ISLINGTON, N6 5NS | Self contained Sheltered Housing | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7 |
| IDEA STORE, 321 WHITECHAPEL ROAD, LONDON, TOWER HAMLETS, E1 1BU | Library | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7 |
| 7 LOCKWOOD HOUSE, KENNINGTON OVAL, LONDON, LAMBETH, SE11 5SZ | Flats~ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7 |
Command unit crew training increase
Question No: 2020/0551
Andrew Dismore
By when will the training of command unit crews to increase the number of trained staff from 96 to 244 be complete?
Command unit crew training increase
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
All command unit crews will have completed their training by the end of March 2021.
Question No: 2020/0552
Andrew Dismore
Are works on schedule to meet the predicted summer 2020 reoccupation date for LFB’s West Hampstead cottages?
West Hampstead reoccupation
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Yes, works are on schedule to meet the predicted summer 2020 reoccupation date for LFB’s West Hampstead cottages.
Question No: 2020/0553
Andrew Dismore
When will the new LFB fire boats be fully operational?
Answer for Fire boat replacement
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Babcock contract major change (1)
Question No: 2020/0554
Andrew Dismore
What are LFB’s priorities for the major change process initiated on the Babcock training contract?
Answer for Babcock contract major change (1)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Babcock contract major change (2)
Question No: 2020/0555
Andrew Dismore
What is your reaction to HMI Matt Parr’s assessment of LFB’s Babcock contract as “expensive and inflexible”?
Answer for Babcock contract major change (2)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Fire risk assessments for high rise buildings (2)
Question No: 2020/0556
Andrew Dismore
In high rise buildings where stay put is suspended due to ACM cladding, how many of those premises’ fire risk assessments have been reviewed and found high priority actions for change?
Answer for Fire risk assessments for high rise buildings (2)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Incident commander level evacuation tool
Question No: 2020/0557
Andrew Dismore
What consideration has LFB given to the fitting of evacuation alarms in high rise premises that can be activated by incident commanders on a floor by floor basis?
Answer for Incident commander level evacuation tool
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) independent construction expert
Question No: 2020/0558
Andrew Dismore
On 20 January 2020, the Secretary of State at MHCLG outlined additional actions which will allegedly speed remediation of buildings with flammable cladding, including the appointment of an independent construction expert. What support has the GLA received from this so far, and if none, when do you expect support to be forthcoming?
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) independent construction expert
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
I understand that a construction expert has now been appointed to review how the Private Sector Cladding Remediation Fund is operating and make recommendations on how it could be improved. I welcome this move from the Government – it is vital that buildings are made safe as soon as possible. My team has not yet been contacted by the construction expert – they are due to begin their role imminently and my officials will engage constructively with the process.
Question No: 2020/0559
Andrew Dismore
MHCLG have said that from February 2020 buildings owners who have not begun remediation will be named and not removed until remediation starts. Do you agree with me that they should not be removed until remediation is complete, given the incredible lengths of time some building owners seem capable of requiring to conduct remediation works?
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) naming of recalcitrant building owners (1)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
I understand the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is still finalising the approach to naming building owners. I share your concern for the length of time remediation is taking and though I want to stress the complexity of these projects and the need for remediation to be carried out thoroughly and safely, my team is working intensively with building owners to improve pace.
Question No: 2020/0560
Andrew Dismore
How many building owners in London do you expect to be named as having not started remediation under MHCLG’s new scheme in a) the private sector and b) the social sector? Please provide this by borough if possible.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) naming of recalcitrant building owners (2)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
The GLA is not involved in the naming of building owners. I understand that the approach to doing so is still being finalised by the Government.
Question No: 2020/0561
Andrew Dismore
Why have no alteration notices been issued by LFB since March 2011?
Answer for Alteration notices
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Improving building safety audits
Question No: 2020/0562
Andrew Dismore
What is the LFB doing to a) increase uptake of the shortened audit process for building safety and b) implement the trialled project of firefighters doing low risk audits?
Answer for Improving building safety audits
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Incident commander training (1)
Question No: 2020/0563
Andrew Dismore
What percentage of LFB officers undertaking incident commander training have scored a) below 50% and b) between 50% and 75%?
Incident commander training (1)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
- None have scored below 50 per cent.
- 24 per cent have scored between 50 per cent and 75 per cent.
Incident commander training (2)
Question No: 2020/0564
Andrew Dismore
What percentage of LFB officers have completed level 1 and level 2 incident commander training?
Answer for Incident commander training (2)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Bringing LFB course design in house
Question No: 2020/0565
Andrew Dismore
What cost do you estimate will be incurred by bringing course design for LBF training in house?
Answer for Bringing LFB course design in house
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Secondees to Babcock for LFB training
Question No: 2020/0566
Andrew Dismore
Who will pay the costs of staff seconded to Babcock as part of efforts to improve LFB training?
Answer for Secondees to Babcock for LFB training
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Breaking the Babcock contract (1)
Question No: 2020/0567
Andrew Dismore
When did LFB last assess the costs of exiting the Babcock training contract?
Answer for Breaking the Babcock contract (1)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Breaking the Babcock contract (2)
Question No: 2020/0568
Andrew Dismore
How much would it cost for LFB to exit the Babcock training contract? Please break this cost down as far as possible.
Answer for Breaking the Babcock contract (2)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Extra places for incident command training (1)
Question No: 2020/0569
Andrew Dismore
How many places for incident command training has LFB needed to purchase from other training providers owing to lack of capacity from Babcock?
Answer for Extra places for incident command training (1)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Extra places for incident command training (2)
Question No: 2020/0570
Andrew Dismore
What is the a) total cost and b) cost per place for extra incident command training places LFB has purchased from other training providers?
Extra places for incident command training (2)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
- The total cost of this training is: £973,713 (£817,561 for level 1 and £156,152 for level 2)
- The price per extra level 1 delegate place is £3,350.66 and £2,602.53 per level 2 delegate
Extra places for incident command training (3)
Question No: 2020/0571
Andrew Dismore
By when will Babcock have sufficient capacity to train all the officers required to undergo incident commander training?
Answer for Extra places for incident command training (3)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Extra places for incident command training (4)
Question No: 2020/0572
Andrew Dismore
What courses will be deferred as a result of LFB buying more places for incident command training?
Extra places for incident command training (4)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Please see the table below:
| Code | Title | DelegateNumbers |
| CERTFS | Youth Engagement – Certificate in Food Safety | 10 |
| DGTSAC | Safeguarding Area Community Staff | 36 |
| FI1701 | Healthcare Firecode Guidance | 12 |
| FSFCMT | Conflict Awareness | 11 |
| HSSLFT | Health and Safety for Life Trainers | 8 |
| ITSCSU | Scientific Support Unit IT Module | 8 |
| ITSPIN | Share Point – Introductory level | 12 |
| INTRAA | Youth Engagement – Assessor | 2 |
| INTRDB | Youth Engagement – Managing Difficult Behaviour | 60 |
| INTRVA | Youth Engagement – Verification Training | 80 |
| PRFWAR | Fire Warden Training | 24 |
| DGLEAD | Supervisory Management – Foundational Leadership | 72 |
| DGSUMP | Supervisory Management – Managing Performance | 72 |
| DGSUMT | Supervisory Management – Managing Teams | 72 |
| DGSUMO | Supervisory Management – Management and the Organisation | 60 |
| DGSUMY | Supervisory Management – Managing Yourself | 60 |
| DGSUIM | Supervisory Management – Corporate Information Systems | 48 |
| DGSPPR | Speaking and Presenting with Impact | 108 |
| INPDCO | Chairing and Participating in Meetings | 12 |
| INPLTH | Middle Managers – Press Liaison Theory | 12 |
| INPDPL | Middle Managers – Press Liaison Practical | 12 |
| DGEMPL | Middle Managers – Emergency Planning | 48 |
| ITEXL1 | Excel – Introductory | 8 |
| ITEXL2 | Excel – Intermediate Level | 16 |
| ITEXL3 | Excel – Advanced Level | 8 |
| ITWDL2 | Word – Intermediate Level | 8 |
| ITWDL3 | Word – Advanced Level | 8 |
| INWSRW | Writing Skills – Report Writing | 60 |
| INWSEL | Writing Skills – Emails, Letters, Short Reports | 24 |
| INWMIN | Writing Skills – Effective Minute Taking | 24 |
| HMEPO1 | Hazardous Material and Environment Protection | 4 |
Extra places for incident command training (5)
Question No: 2020/0573
Andrew Dismore
What consideration has LFB given to using its apprenticeship levy funds to run incident commander training?
Answer for Extra places for incident command training (5)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Cladding remediation fund February 2020 update
Question No: 2020/0574
Andrew Dismore
How much money has been a) allocated and b) disbursed to remediate high rise residential buildings with ACM cladding in London, spilt between publicly and privately-owned buildings?
Cladding remediation fund February 2020 update
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
The GLA administers the Social and Private Sector ACM Cladding Remediations Funds (SSCRF and PSCRF) on behalf of the Government. The Government has allocated £170,116 of funding from the PSCRF, £49,496 of which has been disbursed. The Government has allocated £208,440,037 of funding from SSCRF, £84,712,298 of which has been disbursed.
These figures are accurate as of 17 February 2020.
Question No: 2020/0575
Andrew Dismore
How many buildings in London have at some point been included in the scope of the cladding remediation funds but dropped out owing to a re-measurement clarifying the height to be below 18m? Please break this down by social / private sector and borough if possible
Buildings around 18m tall
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
The GLA administers the Social and Private Sector ACM Cladding Remediation Funds (SSCRF and PSCRF) in London on behalf of the Government. Seven applications from the SSCRF and one from the PSCRF have been withdrawn or rejected because they did not meet the funding eligibility criteria of 18 meters or above.
Mass evacuation preparation (1)
Question No: 2020/0576
Andrew Dismore
What training have LFB staff had since the Grenfell Tower fire to conduct a mass evacuation in a building that should be under stay put principles?
Answer for Mass evacuation preparation (1)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Mass evacuation preparation (2)
Question No: 2020/0577
Andrew Dismore
When will the Brigade’s revised policy note 633 be published?
Answer for Mass evacuation preparation (2)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Mass evacuation preparation (3)
Question No: 2020/0578
Andrew Dismore
When will the Brigade’s revised policy note 790 be published?
Answer for Mass evacuation preparation (3)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Non-ACM cladding data collection
Question No: 2020/0579
Andrew Dismore
When do you expect MHCLG to publish information on buildings with forms of unsafe cladding other than ACM?
Non-ACM cladding data collection
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
The Government has set a deadline of March 2020 for local authorities to return data on the external walls of all high-rise buildings. I am not aware of any plans of the Government’s to publish this information.
Support to speed cladding remediation
Question No: 2020/0580
Andrew Dismore
How many building owners eligible for the private sector remediation fund have been unable to progress without technical guidance from the GLA’s administration unit?
Support to speed cladding remediation
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
All building owners within scope of the Private Sector ACM Cladding Remediation Fund (PSCRF) are receiving support from the GLA. This support varies depending on the skill and capability of the person or organisation leading the remediation. My building safety team is keeping a close eye on all applications and is taking action when building owners require additional guidance.
Decanting residents in ACM-clad towers
Question No: 2020/0581
Andrew Dismore
How many building owners have indicated to the GLA’s cladding remediation team that they may need to temporarily vacate their buildings in order for remediation works to be undertaken?
Decanting residents in ACM-clad towers
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
The GLA does not collect this information from applicants as standard. However, the GLA is aware of one building where the building owner has indicated that they need to decant residents in order for the remediation works to be undertaken.
Clawback of costs for cladding
Question No: 2020/0582
Andrew Dismore
Do you know how many building owners in scope for the cladding remediation funds have successfully clawed back money from a developer / builder / other relevant organisation, and what is the total amount gained from such actions?
Clawback of costs for cladding
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
The GLA administers the Social and Private Sector ACM Cladding Remediation Funds (SSCRF and PSCRF) in London on the Government’s behalf. It is a condition of both funds that the applicant must take all reasonable steps to recover the cost of replacing unsafe ACM from those responsible.
As of February 2020, the GLA is aware of five applicants so far from the SSCRF who have successfully recovered costs relating to the removal and replacement of unsafe ACM cladding, totalling approximately £6 million. Many building owners will still be in the process of attempting to secure cost recovery through litigation, warranties or settlements.
Question No: 2020/0583
Andrew Dismore
Noting problems with professional indemnity insurance for fire engineers and building insurance for towers with flammable cladding, will you consider lobbying the Government to act as an insurer of last resort as it has done for properties at risk of flooding?
Insurer of last resort
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
My team has raised the issue of professional indemnity insurance to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Applicants trying to remediate their buildings are finding architects, engineers, surveyors and contractors are facing increased premiums, higher excesses and restricted policy coverage. Moreover, I am aware that many leaseholders are facing increased insurance premiums for their homes.
The Government’s priority must be to make unsafe buildings safe and protect leaseholders from further costs. The Government should consider all levers at its disposal to achieve this.
Question No: 2020/0584
Andrew Dismore
How many instances of an “economic undertaking” (for the purposes of state aid rules) breaching the 200,00 euros over three years limit have been recorded in the administration of the cladding remediation fund in London?
State aid breaches (1)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
No buildings have yet been allocated a full grant amount under the Private Sector Cladding Remediation Fund. It is therefore not known how many economic undertakings may breach the 200,000 euro limit.
Question No: 2020/0585
Andrew Dismore
Given that the state aid limit is set in euros, does the real value of this in pounds sterling fluctuate with exchange rates or is it set at a standard pound sterling value?
State aid breaches (2)
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
The €200,000 State Aid limit will fluctuate with the exchange rate. The European Commission is responsible for setting the exchange rate between pounds sterling and the euro for the purposes of administration of the State Aid regime.
Enabling the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and HMICFRS report recommendations
Question No: 2020/0586
Andrew Dismore
How will the £7.7m increase in London Fire Brigade’s budget help implement the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry phase one report, and the Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) report, both of which set out urgent and wide-ranging reforms?
Answer for Enabling the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and HMICFRS report recommendations
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
London Fire Brigade training contract
Question No: 2020/0587
Andrew Dismore
Has the Met built in safeguards to its new contract with Babcock International given the failings identified by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) in Babcock’s delivery of its training contract for the London Fire Brigade?
Answer for London Fire Brigade training contract
The Mayor
Last updated: 27 February, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
