Uhaus East
Building safety information overview
At Uhaus East, the safety of our residents, visitors and colleagues is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe, well-managed home and to meeting the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.
This page has been created to explain how building safety is managed within your building, who is responsible for maintaining it, and how you can access important safety information or raise any concerns.
Building safety is not something that is reviewed once a year. It is managed every day through planned inspections, routine maintenance, regular testing of life safety systems and continual review of our Building Safety Case. We work closely with specialist engineers, approved contractors and the Building Safety Regulator to ensure that fire and structural safety risks are identified, assessed and effectively managed throughout the life of the building.
We also believe that residents have an important role to play. By sharing information openly and encouraging residents to report concerns, we can continue to maintain a safe and well-managed building for everyone.
Document Information
Building: Uhaus East
Principal Accountable Person: Manchester Charles Street Residential SLP Nominee Limited and Manchester Charles Street Residential (SLP GP) Limited
Managed by: Vita Group Ltd
Purpose: To provide residents with information about how building safety is managed at Uhaus East.
Version: 3.0
Issue Date: July 2026
Review Frequency: Reviewed at least annually or following any significant change to the building or relevant legislation.
Building Information
Building Address
Uhaus East
7 Nobel Way
Manchester
M1 7FU
Uhaus East is registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Higher-Risk Building in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022.
Building Safety Regulator Registration Number: HRB08222K9F0
Principal Accountable Person
The Principal Accountable Person (PAP) for Uhaus East is Manchester Charles Street Residential SLP Nominee Limited and Manchester Charles Street Residential (SLP GP) Limited.
Under the Building Safety Act 2022, the Principal Accountable Person has the legal responsibility for assessing and managing building safety risks relating to fire and structural failure.
This includes maintaining the Building Safety Case, ensuring suitable safety management arrangements are in place, engaging with residents and demonstrating to the Building Safety Regulator that building safety risks are being effectively managed.
Building Management
The day-to-day operation, maintenance and management of Uhaus East is undertaken on behalf of the Principal Accountable Person by Vita Group Ltd.
Our on-site Building Management Team coordinates planned maintenance, statutory inspections, contractor management and resident engagement to ensure the building continues to operate safely and efficiently.
Working alongside specialist contractors and consultants, the team monitors compliance throughout the year and responds promptly to any issues affecting the safety or operation of the building.
Key Building Contacts
Building Manager: Tim Meadows
Building Safety Email: generalmanager@uhaus.com
If you have any questions relating to fire safety, structural safety or building safety management, please contact the Building Management Team using the details above.
Building Safety Performance
Building safety at Uhaus East is monitored continuously through our Building Safety Management System. This enables us to oversee statutory compliance, planned maintenance, inspections, risk assessments and any actions arising from reviews or regulatory engagement.
Current Building Safety Status
✔ Higher-Risk Building registered with the Building Safety Regulator.
✔ Building Safety Case is current.
✔ Fire Risk Assessment is current.
✔ Structural Risk Assessment is current.
✔ Resident Engagement Strategy is current.
✔ Mandatory Occurrence Reporting procedure is in place.
✔ Compliance Notice actions have been completed and satisfied.
✔ Building Assessment Certificate is currently awaiting determination by the Building Safety Regulator.
✔ Statutory Compliance Programme is active.
Our Commitment to Building Safety
At Uhaus East, building safety is central to every aspect of how the building is managed.
Our objective is not simply to comply with legislation, but to create an environment where residents feel safe, informed and confident that the building is being professionally managed.
We continually review our safety arrangements, monitor the performance of life safety systems and work closely with competent specialists to ensure risks are identified and managed appropriately.
Safety is a continual process of monitoring, learning and improvement.
Working with the Building Safety Regulator
The Building Safety Regulator was established under the Building Safety Act 2022 to improve the safety of Higher-Risk Buildings across England.
As a Higher-Risk Building, Uhaus East works proactively with the Regulator to demonstrate that building safety risks are being effectively managed.
Our responsibilities include:
- Maintaining an up-to-date Building Safety Case.
- Registering the building with the Building Safety Regulator.
- Identifying and assessing fire and structural safety risks.
- Implementing appropriate control measures.
- Maintaining accurate building safety records.
- Engaging with residents.
- Reporting prescribed safety occurrences where required.
- Continually reviewing our safety arrangements.
Building Assessment & Regulatory Compliance
Uhaus East maintains a comprehensive Building Safety Case that demonstrates how fire and structural risks have been identified, assessed and controlled.
This includes information from:
- Fire Risk Assessments.
- Structural Risk Assessments.
- Fire Strategy documentation.
- Building drawings.
- Inspection and maintenance records.
- Resident Engagement Strategy.
- Mandatory Occurrence Reporting arrangements.
- Planned Preventative Maintenance programmes.
- Building Safety Management procedures.
This information is reviewed whenever significant changes occur to ensure it remains current.
Compliance Notice Update
The Building Safety Regulator previously issued a Compliance Notice relating to aspects of the Building Safety Case.
Additional information and supporting evidence were subsequently provided, and all actions required by the Compliance Notice have now been completed to the satisfaction of the Building Safety Regulator.
Although the notice remains part of the building’s regulatory history until formally withdrawn, the required improvements have been implemented and embedded within our Building Safety Management System.
We continue to work positively with the Building Safety Regulator while awaiting determination of the Building Assessment Certificate.
Building Assessment Certificate (BAC)
Uhaus East has been called into the Building Assessment Certificate process by the Building Safety Regulator.
All actions arising from the Compliance Notice have been completed and the Building Safety Regulator has confirmed that the notice has been satisfied.
The building remains fully occupied and continues to operate safely. We are currently awaiting the Building Safety Regulator’s determination regarding the Building Assessment Certificate.
About Uhaus East
Uhaus East is a purpose-built Build to Rent development within Manchester’s Circle Square neighbourhood.
The development comprises 266 apartments across 17 residential storeys together with a range of resident amenities and supporting back-of-house facilities.
The building has been designed using reinforced concrete construction and incorporates multiple passive and active fire protection measures.
Fire & Structural Safety
Protecting residents from fire and structural risks is our highest operational priority.
Uhaus East has been designed and is managed using multiple layers of protection. Rather than relying on a single system, the building incorporates fire detection, suppression, smoke control and compartmentation measures that work together to reduce risk and support safe evacuation.
Our building includes:
- Automatic sprinkler system.
- Category L1 fire detection and alarm system.
- Smoke ventilation system.
- Emergency lighting.
- Protected escape stairways.
- Firefighting lift.
- Dry risers.
- Fire-resistant compartmentation.
- Certified fire doors.
- Emergency escape signage.
These systems are inspected, tested and maintained throughout the year by competent contractors.
Fire Risk Assessment Actions
Fire Risk Assessments are carried out by competent independent assessors to ensure fire safety arrangements remain effective and to identify opportunities for continual improvement.
Any recommendations are risk assessed, prioritised and tracked through our Building Safety Management System until completed.
Current Position
✔ No High Risk actions outstanding.
✔ Medium Risk actions are monitored through the Building Safety Management System.
✔ Low Risk actions are managed through planned maintenance and continual improvement programmes.
✔ Fire Risk Assessment is current.
✔ Reviews are undertaken in accordance with the Fire Risk Assessment programme.
Residents who would like further information on significant building safety matters are welcome to contact the Building Management Team.
Building Safety Improvements
Building safety is continually reviewed to ensure Uhaus East remains a safe place to live.
Recent improvements include:
- Completion of all Compliance Notice actions.
- Ongoing enhancement of the Building Safety Case.
- Continuous review of Fire Risk Assessment recommendations.
- Continued structural risk monitoring.
- Planned maintenance and testing of life safety systems.
- Improvements to resident engagement.
- Continued investment in digital compliance management.
- Regular review of procedures to reflect best practice.
Statutory Compliance Programme
The safety of Uhaus East relies upon the regular inspection, testing and maintenance of critical building systems.
This includes:
- Fire Alarm System.
- Emergency Lighting.
- Automatic Sprinkler System.
- Smoke Ventilation System.
- Fire Doors.
- Passenger and Firefighting Lifts.
- Dry Risers.
- Lightning Protection.
- Water Hygiene Monitoring.
All statutory inspections are monitored through our compliance management systems to ensure they are completed on time and any recommendations are appropriately managed.
How We Review Building Safety
Building safety is reviewed throughout the year rather than at fixed intervals alone.
Formal reviews take place following:
- Major building works.
- Changes to building systems.
- Fire Risk Assessment reviews.
- Structural Risk Assessment reviews.
- Changes in legislation or recognised guidance.
- Reportable building safety incidents.
- Significant resident concerns.
- Requests from the Building Safety Regulator.
- Internal audits and lessons learned.
Building Safety Documents
Residents may request further information regarding building safety from the Building Management Team.
Available documents include:
- Building Safety Information Hub.
- Resident Engagement Strategy.
- Fire Action Notice.
- Building Safety Complaints Procedure.
- Fire Risk Assessment Summary.
- Building Safety Updates.
Some information may be provided in summary form where it contains commercially sensitive, security-sensitive or personal information.
Building Safety Updates
This information hub will be reviewed and updated whenever there are significant changes relating to building safety.
Updates may include:
- Completion of major building safety improvements.
- Fire Risk Assessment reviews.
- Regulatory updates.
- Planned inspections affecting residents.
- Building Safety Regulator updates where appropriate.
- Important resident safety communications.
Our Building Safety Commitment
At Uhaus East, we recognise that building safety extends beyond compliance with legislation. It is about creating an environment where residents feel safe, informed and confident in the way their home is managed.
We are committed to maintaining high standards of fire and structural safety through proactive management, competent people, effective maintenance and open communication with residents.
Our approach is based on continual improvement. We regularly review our systems, learn from experience, respond to feedback and work collaboratively with specialist consultants, contractors and the Building Safety Regulator to ensure our arrangements remain effective.
By working together with our residents, we aim to maintain a safe, resilient and professionally managed building that people are proud to call home.
Uhaus North
Building safety information overview
At Uhaus North, the safety of our residents, visitors and colleagues is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe, well-managed home and to meeting the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.
This page has been created to explain how building safety is managed within your building, who is responsible for maintaining it, and how you can access important safety information or raise any concerns.
Building safety is not something that is reviewed once a year. It is managed every day through planned inspections, routine maintenance, regular testing of life safety systems and continual review of our Building Safety Case. We work closely with specialist engineers, approved contractors and the Building Safety Regulator to ensure that fire and structural safety risks are identified, assessed and effectively managed throughout the life of the building.
We also believe that residents have an important role to play. By sharing information openly and encouraging residents to report concerns, we can continue to maintain a safe and well-managed building for everyone.
Document Information
Building: Uhaus North
Principal Accountable Person: Manchester Charles Street Residential SLP Nominee Limited and Manchester Charles Street Residential (SLP GP) Limited
Managed by: Vita Group Ltd
Purpose: To provide residents with information about how building safety is managed at Uhaus North.
Version: 3.0
Issue Date: July 2026
Review Frequency: Reviewed at least annually or following any significant change to the building or relevant legislation.
Building Information
Building Address
Uhaus North
7 Symphony Park
Manchester
M1 7GB
Uhaus North is registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Higher-Risk Building in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022.
Building Safety Regulator Registration Number: HRB08211M8V4
Principal Accountable Person
The Principal Accountable Person (PAP) for Uhaus North is Manchester Charles Street Residential SLP Nominee Limited and Manchester Charles Street Residential (SLP GP) Limited.
Under the Building Safety Act 2022, the Principal Accountable Person has the legal responsibility for assessing and managing building safety risks relating to fire and structural failure.
This includes maintaining the Building Safety Case, ensuring suitable safety management arrangements are in place, engaging with residents and demonstrating to the Building Safety Regulator that building safety risks are being effectively managed.
Building Management
The day-to-day operation, maintenance and management of Uhaus North is undertaken on behalf of the Principal Accountable Person by Vita Group Ltd.
Our on-site Building Management Team coordinates planned maintenance, statutory inspections, contractor management and resident engagement to ensure the building continues to operate safely and efficiently.
Working alongside specialist contractors and consultants, the team monitors compliance throughout the year and responds promptly to any issues affecting the safety or operation of the building.
Key Building Contacts
Building Manager: Tim Meadows
Building Safety Email: generalmanager@uhaus.com
If you have any questions relating to fire safety, structural safety or building safety management, please contact the Building Management Team using the details above.
Building Safety Performance
Building safety at Uhaus North is monitored continuously through our Building Safety Management System. This enables us to oversee statutory compliance, planned maintenance, inspections, risk assessments and any actions arising from reviews or regulatory engagement.
Current Building Safety Status
✔ Higher-Risk Building registered with the Building Safety Regulator.
✔ Building Safety Case is current.
✔ Fire Risk Assessment is current.
✔ Structural Risk Assessment is current.
✔ Resident Engagement Strategy is current.
✔ Mandatory Occurrence Reporting procedure is in place.
✔ Compliance Notice actions have been completed and satisfied.
✔ Building Assessment Certificate is currently awaiting determination by the Building Safety Regulator.
✔ Statutory Compliance Programme is active.
Our Commitment to Building Safety
At Uhaus North, building safety is central to every aspect of how the building is managed.
Our objective is not simply to comply with legislation, but to create an environment where residents feel safe, informed and confident that the building is being professionally managed.
We continually review our safety arrangements, monitor the performance of life safety systems and work closely with competent specialists to ensure risks are identified and managed appropriately.
Safety is a continual process of monitoring, learning and improvement.
Working with the Building Safety Regulator
The Building Safety Regulator was established under the Building Safety Act 2022 to improve the safety of Higher-Risk Buildings across England.
As a Higher-Risk Building, Uhaus North works proactively with the Regulator to demonstrate that building safety risks are being effectively managed.
Our responsibilities include:
- Maintaining an up-to-date Building Safety Case.
- Registering the building with the Building Safety Regulator.
- Identifying and assessing fire and structural safety risks.
- Implementing appropriate control measures.
- Maintaining accurate building safety records.
- Engaging with residents.
- Reporting prescribed safety occurrences where required.
- Continually reviewing our safety arrangements.
Building Assessment & Regulatory Compliance
Uhaus North maintains a comprehensive Building Safety Case that demonstrates how fire and structural risks have been identified, assessed and controlled.
This includes information from:
- Fire Risk Assessments.
- Structural Risk Assessments.
- Fire Strategy documentation.
- Building drawings.
- Inspection and maintenance records.
- Resident Engagement Strategy.
- Mandatory Occurrence Reporting arrangements.
- Planned Preventative Maintenance programmes.
- Building Safety Management procedures.
This information is reviewed whenever significant changes occur to ensure it remains current.
Compliance Notice Update
The Building Safety Regulator previously issued a Compliance Notice relating to aspects of the Building Safety Case.
Additional information and supporting evidence were subsequently provided, and all actions required by the Compliance Notice have now been completed to the satisfaction of the Building Safety Regulator.
Although the notice remains part of the building’s regulatory history until formally withdrawn, the required improvements have been implemented and embedded within our Building Safety Management System.
We continue to work positively with the Building Safety Regulator while awaiting determination of the Building Assessment Certificate.
Building Assessment Certificate (BAC)
Uhaus North has been called into the Building Assessment Certificate process by the Building Safety Regulator.
All actions arising from the Compliance Notice have been completed and the Building Safety Regulator has confirmed that the notice has been satisfied.
The building remains fully occupied and continues to operate safely. We are currently awaiting the Building Safety Regulator’s determination regarding the Building Assessment Certificate.
About Uhaus North
Uhaus North is a purpose-built Build to Rent development located within Manchester’s Circle Square neighbourhood.
The development comprises 417 apartments arranged across two interconnected residential towers (Blocks 5 and 6), together with a range of resident amenity spaces, communal facilities and supporting back-of-house accommodation.
Block 5 comprises 19 storeys including the basement, ground floor, mezzanine and roof level, while Block 6 comprises 39 storeys including the basement, ground floor, mezzanine and roof level.
The buildings are constructed using an in-situ reinforced concrete frame with post-tensioned flat slabs, reinforced concrete cores and blade columns. They incorporate a range of passive and active fire protection measures designed to reduce fire and structural risk and support the adopted fire strategy.
Fire & Structural Safety
Protecting residents from fire and structural risks is our highest operational priority.
Uhaus North has been designed and is managed using multiple layers of protection. Rather than relying on a single system, the building incorporates fire detection, suppression, smoke control and compartmentation measures that work together to reduce risk and support safe evacuation.
Our building includes:
- Automatic sprinkler system.
- Category L1 fire detection and alarm system.
- Smoke ventilation system.
- Emergency lighting.
- Protected escape stairways.
- Firefighting lift.
- Dry risers.
- Fire-resistant compartmentation.
- Certified fire doors.
- Emergency escape signage.
These systems are inspected, tested and maintained throughout the year by competent contractors.