Building Safety

Building safety is about keeping the structure of your home strong and secure. We do this by carrying out regular checks to make sure walls, floors, and balconies are safe, and fixing any risks quickly. We also keep all safety information in one place so it’s accurate and easy to access when needed.

Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR)

Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR) is a legal requirement under the Building Safety Act. It ensures serious safety issues are reported immediately so they can be investigated and resolved.

Reporting issues quickly helps prevent serious risks and keeps everyone safe. Regular checks and early reporting mean problems can be fixed before they become dangerous , protecting the strength of your building and the safety of everyone inside.

 

Building Safety – Your Role

Keeping your building strong and safe starts with simple actions you can take:

  • Report cracks or movement straight away – even small signs of damage can become serious if left unchecked.
  • Report anything unusual outside the building – such as leaning walls, loose cladding, or damaged balconies.
  • Don’t make structural changes without permission – changes inside or outside your home can weaken the building and put everyone at risk.
  • Allow access for safety inspections – these include fire door checks, structural surveys, and other building safety assessments.
  • Follow Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR) – if you see something that could affect the building’s safety, report it immediately. This includes cracks, signs of instability, or damaged fire safety systems.
Your actions help prevent accidents and protect the strength of the building. Reporting problems early means repairs can be made before they become dangerous. Allowing inspections and using MOR helps us act quickly to keep the building safe.

 

What you must report

  • Visible cracks or movement in walls, floors, or ceilings
  • Signs of structural instability (leaning walls, sagging floors)
  • Fire safety system failures (broken fire doors, damaged emergency lighting)
  • Any incident that could compromise the building’s structural integrity or fire safety

Find out how to join the Building Safety Panel.

Building Safety Inspections

Building Safety Officers carry out regular building safety inspections to make sure your home stays safe and secure. These checks help us spot issues early before they become serious and report them to the relevant team so action can be taken quickly.

Monthly checks include:
  • Fire door functionality
  • Emergency lighting tests
  • Smoke detector checks
  • General safety observations in communal areas

 

Housing Inspections

Housing Officers carry out regular inspections to make sure your home and communal areas remain safe and well-maintained. These checks help us identify issues early before they become serious and report them to the relevant team for prompt action.

Regular inspections help us find problems early and fix them quickly. They also support fire risk assessments and other safety checks, making sure your building stays safe and meets legal standards .

Evacuation Strategy

All East End Homes buildings currently operate a “Stay Put Strategy”. If this changes, we you communicate with you by letter explaining the following:

  • The reason for the change of strategy for your building.
  • What you should do in the event of a fire.