Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has received just 13 per cent of building plans that were made a legal requirement amid the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. 

New research has shown that only 13 per cent of all building plans have been sent to the fire service which has received no external wall plans. 

The information was made a legal requirement in light of the ongoing Grenfell Tower inquiry with the Government updating its fire safety regulations in 2022. 

Under the legislation, all responsible persons for high-rise residential buildings of seven storeys or more must provide the appropriate information including building and wall plans to the nearest fire service. 

But a number of freedom of information requests submitted by Fastsigns UK has shown that just 30 per cent of building plans have been submitted across the UK. 

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There are currently 273 buildings in Hampshire that meet the criteria for this regulation. 

But Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service says it has "sought to help" those responsible for submitting this information, adding that resident and firefighter safety is its "main priority". 

A spokesperson told the Echo: "While the legal requirement sits with the Responsible Person, as a fire service we have sought to help them to understand the legislation and their responsibilities by providing all the information they need in one place and regularly liaising with them to offer support.

"Special forms were also created for RPs to easily submit any plans online via our website. 

“The safety of residents and our firefighters is our main priority.

"We collect information on buildings and sites in our service area in a variety of ways to help us identify potential risks, and where necessary adjust our response plans to best meet these. 

“Our Fire Safety Inspectors inspect the highest risk residential buildings across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and high-rise residential buildings fall under this remit/category."

It comes as the fire service is undertaking a programme of inspections to help understand, confirm and enforce the required fire safety standards.

The spokesperson added: “If residents are concerned about any aspect of fire safety with their building, including questions about the type of cladding, issues with blocked exits or cluttered corridors, they should contact the person responsible for fire safety.

"This could be the owner, the landlord, the resident's committee, the housing providers or the managing agents. 

“It is also important that residents understand what to do in the event of a fire, whether it’s in their flat or somewhere else in the building. 

"For safety advice visit our website High-rise living - Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service, Official website of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service (hantsfire.gov.uk)”