RSH publishes its Q1 fire remediation survey
RSH publishes latest findings from Fire Safety Remediation Surveys of social housing landlords in England on 11 metre plus buildings
The Regulator of Social Housing has today published the findings of its latest survey of the fire safety of 11 metre plus buildings in the social housing sector.
The survey was issued to all large landlords (those owning 1,000 or more units of social stock), small landlords (those owning fewer than 1,000 units of social stock) who reported previously that they were responsible for relevant buildings, and any landlord who had not responded to any previous surveys.
Of the 17,258 relevant buildings reported, 2,078 were identified as having a life-critical fire safety defect relating to the external wall system. Over 99.8% of all relevant reported buildings have had a fire risk assessment carried out.
1,593 relevant buildings (76.7%) are expected to be remediated within the next five years.
Remediation works are complete for a further 6.7% (139) of buildings that are awaiting confirmation from a building works assessment. Of the 2,889 buildings identified as having LCFS defects since June 2017, 811 (28.1%) have been remediated (or are completed awaiting a new building works assessment).
RSH will continue to monitor the performance of social landlords in remediating 11 metre plus buildings and the progress they are making against their plans.
Will Perry, Director of Strategy at RSH, said:
“Tenants’ homes should be safe, secure and free from fire safety risks. While landlords are making progress in addressing dangerous cladding and other fire safety defects, this work must continue at pace.
“We expect boards and councillors to ensure risks are effectively managed and remediation plans are delivered promptly. Through ongoing monitoring, inspections and engagement, we will continue to hold landlords to account and keep a strong focus on tenant safety.”
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Notes to editors
- The data referred to in this publication were reported in the Q1 2026/2027 survey, which ran from 23 June to 21 July 2026, with data being reported as at 30 June 2026.
- Most relevant buildings reported (83.1%) have been assessed to have no outstanding or historic EWS related LCFS defects in any building works assessment since 14 June 2017.
- LCFS defects are defined as defects, shrinkages, faults or other failings in a building that give rise to fire safety risks identified by a Fire Risk Appraisal of External Wall construction or a fire risk assessment (or equivalent) undertaken to industry standards.
- RSH advises caution in interpreting changes in data over time, as they may be influenced by a change in the number of reported buildings and their assessment status at each quarter end.
- The National Remediation System administered by Homes England is now the single source for building level data for all relevant buildings over 11 metres, replacing the previous requirement for providers to submit the Building Level Survey alongside their FRS. Collection of the Q1 2026/27 FRS survey coincided with the ongoing data collection at the building level into the NRS. Landlords have been asked to input data into the NRS which may impact on figures in the FRS as data is subjected to increased review.
- Following the Q2 2026/27 survey, the FRS will move to a six-monthly collection and publication, so the subsequent FRS will be in Q4 2026/27.