Managing social housing requires a balance between rigorous compliance and the comfort of residents. Whether you oversee high-rise blocks, sheltered housing, or sprawling estates, the safety of your tenants is the priority. Gemini provides specialised fire, security, and mechanical services for housing associations and local authorities across London and the Home Counties. Our teams understand the complexities of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.
The truth is:
Compliance in social housing is no longer just about the annual check; it is about maintaining a “golden thread” of information for every building.
Fire safety in residential blocks is under more scrutiny than ever. We help you manage the transition from “stay put” to “simultaneous evacuation” where necessary, or simply maintain the integrity of your existing fire strategy.
Detection and Evacuation
Passive Fire Protection
Structural integrity is the bedrock of residential safety. We ensure fire does not spread between flats or floors.
Rule of thumb: In buildings over 11 metres, you must now perform annual checks on all flat entrance doors and quarterly checks on communal fire doors.
A secure home is a basic right. We provide systems that protect residents while allowing easy access for authorised staff and contractors.
Security and Access Solutions
Remember: Modern IP-based door entry systems allow you to update resident access remotely, saving hours of site visits for your facilities team.
The “Awaab’s Law” amendments to the Social Housing (Regulation) Act mean you must investigate and fix damp and mould within strict timeframes. Effective ventilation is your best defence.
We support housing providers throughout the South East.
Our engineers are active in:
London
High-density residential blocks in the City and all Greater London boroughs.
Home Counties
Supporting housing associations in Essex, Kent, Surrey, and Hertfordshire.
Large Towns
Regular maintenance contracts in Luton, Basildon, Southend, and Woking.
We support facilities from major trauma centres in Birmingham to community hospitals in Kent.
Requirement Legislation Frequency
Fire Risk AssessmentRegulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005Annual (High Risk) Fire Door ChecksFire Safety (England) Regulations 2022Quarterly/AnnualDamp & Mould RemediationAwaab’s Law (2023/2024)Strict timeframes applyEvacuation Alert SystemsBS 8629 Six-monthly
The Golden Thread
Since 2024, the Building Safety Regulator requires a digital record of all fire and structural safety information for high-rise buildings. This includes every fire door inspection, every fire alarm test, and every remedial work carried out. Gemini provides the digital reporting you need to maintain this record.
Everything you need to know about residential and social housing sector
These systems are for the exclusive use of the Fire and Rescue Service. They allow firefighters to trigger an alarm in specific flats or floors manually if they need to evacuate residents.
You are now legally required to act on reports of damp and mould. If a property has poor ventilation, you must repair or upgrade the system quickly to avoid legal action and protect tenant health.
Yes. We provide temporary intruder alarms and secure access solutions to protect empty homes from squatting or vandalism while they are being prepared for new tenants.
The key point here is: Integrating your fire, security, and ventilation maintenance reduces “access fatigue” for your residents by combining service visits.
Would you like me to review your current fire door inspection schedule for compliance with the latest 2026 standards?
Contact Us for a consultation, and we’ll tailor a fire alarm installation solution to suit your specific requirements..
