Fire Alarm System and Waking Watch Services

Reference: 25-26437

Date response sent: 17/02/2025

Details of enquiry

1. Does the hospital have a fully compliant fire alarm system in operation covering the entirety of this hospital’s estate?
2. During the 2024/25 financial year, did the hospital employ or contract a ‘waking watch’ service at any point?

 If Yes, how much did the hospital spend on waking watch services during the 2024/25 financial year?

If Yes, what were the primary reasons for having a waking watch service?
Please select all which apply:

i. Fire alarm system absent, incomplete or not fully operational

ii. External wall system or cladding-related fire safety concerns

iii. Other

Response sent

1. Does the hospital have a fully compliant fire alarm system in operation covering the entirety of this hospital’s estate?

Yes 

2. During the 2024/25 financial year, did the hospital employ or contract a ‘waking watch’ service at any point?