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In the majority of cases, apartment owners are not permitted carry out fire remediation works themselves.Is there any got grant to retrofit fire safety measures for a 1981 block
Many thanks for the advice. It's all such a grey area, we will probably walk away.There won't be a fire certificate for 1981 apartment block iirc, they only started to be issued from 1990s on.
There are no grants that I'm aware of.
If you are planning to live in the apartment as an owner occupier, then it does not matter re: the above as long as it met the 1980s standards of the day.
I personally would be concerned by lack of fire doors.
In such a small development, if you have your own fire alarms that would provide some security. I presume by fine panel you meet a common area fire alarm system.
The property should not be rented out though as it does not meet rental accommodation standards for a multi-unit development.
This may also affect resale value, something to bear in mind if you are buying this to get onto the property ladder.
Buildings / block insurance could be a bigger challenge. Dublin Fire Brigade have been getting more particular on fire safety details in recent years, and in cases like the Metropolitan Complex, the have faced closures of car parks and the threat of forced closures of entire developments pending resolution of issues they previously passed certification on.The other issue may be securing home insurance.
Spot on Leo. In our small apartment development we had a technical difficulty that delayed getting our fire safety certification. Our insurance broker warned us that in the event of a fire, the insurance company would probably not cover claims.Buildings / block insurance could be a bigger challenge. Dublin Fire Brigade have been getting more particular on fire safety details in recent years, and in cases like the Metropolitan Complex, the have faced closures of car parks and the threat of forced closures of entire developments pending resolution of issues they previously passed certification on.
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