The latest figures show a high proportion of properties across London still require simultaneous evacuation plans - a measure used when fire safety standards are deemed too inadequate for residents to “stay put”.
The issue affects 1,448 buildings, including 883 high-rises over 18 metres tall. The rest are lower-rise blocks that also fail to meet the necessary fire safety requirements, often due to concerns about cladding, fire doors, windows, or compartmentation.
