"An east London authority is set to spend almost 6m fixing fire safety faults at two recently completed council-backed housing and commercial developments. The issues include missing back-up power supplies at a block of 156 affordable homes, and sprinkler system problems at an industrial scheme that have left many business units unlettable. London Borough of Barking and Dagenham documents show the problems have delayed occupation, limited rental income and forced costly retrofits funded by taxpayers."
"Barking and Dagenham Council said it was working on a safe interim solution while permanent improvements are made, including installing a second electricity generator. Nearby on Long Reach Road is a separate council-backed scheme called Industria, a multi-storey warehouse and commercial development which the authority has previously described as a "pioneer project". The 38m development has also been affected by sprinkler system problems. Two years after opening, only 17% of the space has been rented."
An east London authority will spend almost £6m retrofitting fire-safety failures at two recent council-backed developments. Missing back-up power at a 156-home affordable block would prevent sprinklers and firefighters' lifts from operating if mains power failed, so the homes remain unoccupied. Sprinkler problems at the multi-storey Industria commercial scheme have left many units unlettable and reduced rental income. The council says no-one is at immediate risk, is funding costly retrofits from public funds, is implementing an interim safety solution including a second generator, and is pursuing possible legal action against the contractor.
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