HMP Hewell Grange-Fire Safety Improvements-744/14/1664

"There is no Individual automatic Cell Fire detection system in place at Hewell Grange (known as the Grange Resettlement Unit) and this has resulted in criticism by CPIG who said in their report "The Fire Alarm is neither suitable nor sufficient in relation to the risk and evacuation procedures." A fire alarm system that fails to provide early warning of fire occurring in a cell particularly during night state may not be considered either suitable or sufficient.

Therefore the current installation at HMP Hewell does not meet the above expectations and the installation of an Automatic Fire Detection system is considered the only option to meet them. "