Who are the private rented sector (PRS) fire safety team?

The PRS fire safety team is made up of officers from Birmingham City Council, including Environmental Health and enforcement officers, as well as fire safety inspectors from West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service.

The role of the team is to audit, inspect, and ensure the safety of high-rise residential buildings in the City of Birmingham.

Both organisations use their statutory duties under the Housing Act 2004 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to ensure buildings are made safe - if any issues are found.

Work that the team is carrying out includes writing to developers, building owners and agents in the private sector to make them aware of their responsibilities. This includes the removal of unsafe cladding following a building inspection. The team will be responsible for preparing and serving any subsequent enforcement notice. 

Direct all relevant enquiries by email to PRSFireSafety@birmingham.gov.uk.