College Court
What are we doing?
As a result of intrusive building surveys, we’ve identified some areas where improvement works may be required. This includes ensuring disused gas flues are correctly sealed and installing an automatic smoke ventilation system to the communal areas. We're working with consultants to develop a schedule of works and will share this with you once it’s been completed. All customers will be able to remain in their homes while any works take place.
We’ll be posting the latest news for College Court here, so please visit this page to stay up-to-date.
Latest update 19.12.23
Door Entry System
Work will begin on Tuesday 2 January 2024 to fit a brand-new intercom entry system complete with new multi-steel doors at the entrance and new handsets in each flat. The building will be rewired so that the entry system and doors can be installed, and the work should be completed in four weeks, with the co-operation of the residents for access.
Timings:
- the existing intercom system will stop working from 2 January 2024, but existing fobs will continue to work. Notices will be left on the doors for deliveries etc.
- the multi-steel entrance door will be installed on 22 January 2024
We'll be in touch with customers to arrange appointments to get access to individual flats closer to the start of the works.*
*A reminder that when visiting your home, we carry identification (ID) and our contractors have a letter of authorisation. Please always ask to see ID and be sure before letting anyone in your home. If you are unsure do contact us, our colleagues will be happy to wait for you to check and confirm their identity.
0300 777 2600 (free from most mobile and landlines)
We are available to take calls Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm (Tuesdays from 9.30pm - 6pm)
Update 11.01.23
New safety signage, including Wayfinding Signage, has recently been installed. These signs are designed to assist the emergency services by giving clear directions around the building. They also provide clear exit signs to support quick evacuation of the building if needed. We’ll soon be checking the fire protection in the cupboards where the old heating system was removed. This is to make sure that it’s still intact and we’ll replace any that isn’t. For safety, an asbestos survey will be needed beforehand and we’ll be getting in touch with all customers to arrange a suitable appointment for this.
Evacuation plan for College Court
The current evacuation plan for College Court is stay put. If you're alerted to a fire, there are different actions you should take depending on the location of the fire:
- Fire in your flat: Leave your flat, closing all doors behind you and call 999 when safe to do so
- Fire in common areas: Only leave the building if you are in that area
- Fire in another flat or another part of the building: Stay in your flat
If you’re not directly affected by the fire, you can stay in your flat unless directed otherwise by the emergency services.
If at any time you feel under threat, you're of course still free to leave the building.
What is a Personal Escape Plan?
A Personal Escape Plan is what you would follow in event of a fire in your building. For your own safety, it’s important you and your family all know what to do in the event of a fire. If there's anyone in your household who in the event of an emergency, may not be able to quickly reach a place of safety unaided, or may need additional support in the event of a fire, please email building.safety@goldinghomes.org.uk so that we can work with them to make sure they remain safe.
Fire Risk Assessment (FRA)
A fire risk assessment is an inspection of a building and its use, structure and the occupants. It identifies any potential fire safety hazards and risks present and provides recommendations on how those risks can be managed to keep the people living in the building safe.
We’ve been working with a group of engaged customers who live in mid and high rise buildings to make improvements to these FRAs - making them clearer and easier for everyone to understand.
You can view a copy of the College Court Customer summary Fire Risk Assessment .pdf [pdf] 214KB here.
Your building’s fire risk assessment may include some actions, which we'll complete by the due date stated.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact us via building.safety@goldinghomes.org.uk or call 0300 777 2600 and ask for someone in the Building Safety Team