23 min 44 sec
Episode 5: Martin King on leadership, regulation and the future of property management
Martin King on how regulation will shape property management and why investing in people and skills is vital to maintaining high standards.
In this episode
In this episode, we take a look at changes to Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (Residential PEEPs) and what they mean for residents. Featuring fire safety experts Patrick Heaney, Andy Frankum and Dean Dixon, the discussion covers the new evacuation planning requirements coming into force and why resident engagement is vital to supporting those who may need extra help in an emergency.
Key Takeaways
- Understanding RPEEPs: What Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs) are and when they apply.
- Safety through preparation: Why clear communication and forward planning are critical to resident safety.
- Clear, concise information: Simple but clear information required from residents to create an effective RPEEP.
- Eligibility and process explained: Eligibility criteria for RPEEPs and how the process works.
- Duties and legal accountability: The legal responsibilities and mandatory duties of responsible persons.
Episode details
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More information on new legislation around RPEEPs and the importance of resident engagement can be found in our insight article, Why residential emergency evacuation planning matters more than ever.
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Mairead McErlean
Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, FirstPort
Mairead is Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs at FirstPort, where she provides strategic guidance on current and emerging legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Dean Dixon
Authority Lead, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service
Dean is Primary Authority Lead at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service, working closely with central government promoting the Primary Authority Scheme and was elected by the National Fire Chiefs Council as lead officer for the scheme.
Andy Frankum
Chair, National Social Housing Fire Strategy
Andy is Chair of the National Social Housing Fire Strategy group which represents over 160 member organisations across the social housing sector in England and Wales. Andy was named #4 global influencer in the 2021 Fire Safety Global Influencers list.
Patrick Henney
Head of Technical Fire Safety, FirstPort
As Head of Technical Fire Safety, Patrick provides strategic direction on fire safety legislation at FirstPort, ensuring compliance with current and emerging regulations, while supporting operational teams with specialist advice and collaborating with external partners to promote consistent interpretation of the complex, and constantly evolving, fire safety landscape across the residential industry.
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