Research and analysis

Feeling safe: Subjective perceptions of fire safety among residents of high-rise buildings

A qualitative study investigating perceptions of fire safety amongst residents of high-rise buildings.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 26 February 2025

Applies to England

Documents

Feeling safe: Subjective perceptions of fire safety among residents of high-rise buildings - executive summary

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Feeling safe: Subjective perceptions of fire safety among residents of high-rise buildings - final report

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Details

This report is a based on a small scale qualitative study investigating perceptions of fire safety amongst residents of high-rise buildings (over 6 floors) commissioned by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government . The study explored

• perceptions of fire safety

• the drivers behind perceptions of fire safety and whether views differ between residents with different characteristics

• the impact of the Grenfell Tower fire on perceptions of fire safety

• how particular early ideas on policy responses might influence perceptions of fire safety

Published 26 February 2025