London Fire Brigade says a fire in the planned basement depot could result in structural collapse.
London Fire Brigade said a fire in a planned basement bus depot could result in structural collapse of high-rise blocks
Concerns raised by London Fire Brigade include risks to the structural integrity of the building if a fire broke out in the depot - prompting a community group to call the scheme a "ticking time bomb". In a letter to Barnet Council, LFB raised issues over the potential "structural collapse to the blocks of flats" above the garage if there was a fire and said the current application should be considered as a whole.
It comes after a number of fires involving electric buses have occurred in London, which have led to some bus fleets being withdrawn for safety checks.The letter pointed out several planned facilities were insufficient, such as the provision of only one firefighters' lift. It also said the access road which can bear up to 12.5 tonnes is not suitable for firefighting vehicles.
The use of fire shutters rather than traditional fire walls was also an issue, with LFB saying it would not provide the same protection given it requires more maintenance and testing.A spokesperson for LFB said: "Despite not being a statutory consultee on such planning applications, we would always look to provide a response around the fire strategy in high-rise buildings, particularly where it also involves an emerging fire hazard such as electric vehicles.
Ballymore said on its website it plans to complete the first phase of the project by 2031 including the bus station and garage, with an estimated completion date for the full scheme by 2036.
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