Residents of Sheffield flats will be forced to move out for the second time in under three years.
Residents of a block of flats in Sheffield will be forced to move out over fire safety fears for second time in less than three years.
Concerns first came to light during inspections of high-rise buildings after the Grenfell Tower fire.Assistant chief fire officer Andy Strelczenie, said: "Prohibiting the use of a building in this way is always a last resort, particularly when it will cause so much disruption to those living there. Ultimately though, the safety of the residents must come first.
Residents of the 10-storey building were told weeks before Christmas 2020 that they must move out or face arrest.A brigade spokesperson said inspecting officers had since served multiple enforcement notices and continued to engage with the company to ensure issues were resolved. But they said a long-term solution had not been found within the required timeframe.
The interim measures provided can no longer be considered interim as there is no effective plan in place for remediation, said the spokesman. The fire service said it cannot allow this situation to continue indefinitely.Mr Strelczenie said: "We'll continue to work with the responsible persons to try to remediate the issues within the building but this is likely to take a significant amount of time. The notice will remain in force until we are satisfied the building is safe.
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