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<p>Waking Watch, when operated in accordance with the Simultaneous Evacuation Guidance
published by the National Fire Chief’s Council (NFCC) is a legitimate risk mitigation
measure in buildings which move from a stay put to simultaneous evacuation fire safety
strategy. NFCC guidance recommends that a Waking Watch should only be in place for
a short period of time and that the Responsible Person should move quickly to install
a common fire alarm system as they are a more cost effective and reliable option.</p><p>We
are aware that too many buildings are relying on Waking Watch for too long and that
in many cases the costs are being borne by leaseholders. That is why we have provided
£30 million to install common alarm systems in eligible buildings to replace expensive
Waking Watch measures. No interim measures should be considered as a substitute for
completing remediation as quickly as possible.</p>
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