Some new Persimmon and Bellway homes ‘not fire safe’, BBC investigation finds

By Jordan Marshall2019-05-01T10:31:00

Guaranteeing new homes are compliant with Building Regulations is the responsibility of the housebuilder

Homes developed by Persimmon Homes and Bellway Homes have been found to have potentially serious fire safety issues, an investigation by BBC Watchdog Live has found.

According to the report the new-build homes have been sold with fire barriers – which prevent the spread of fire – that were either fitted incorrectly or missing all together.

In some cases, it’s thought a lack of fire barriers contributed to the spread of fires that have destroyed homes.

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