This document discusses the ongoing issues around cladding and fire safety in multi-occupied residential buildings in the UK since the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. It outlines several reports and new regulations issued by the UK government to provide guidance on fire-resistant cladding systems and safety reviews of existing buildings. It also discusses challenges faced by building owners in obtaining certification for external wall systems and by homeowners in selling or mortgaging properties in buildings without certification.
This document discusses the ongoing issues around cladding and fire safety in multi-occupied residential buildings in the UK since the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. It outlines several reports and new regulations issued by the UK government to provide guidance on fire-resistant cladding systems and safety reviews of existing buildings. It also discusses challenges faced by building owners in obtaining certification for external wall systems and by homeowners in selling or mortgaging properties in buildings without certification.
This document discusses the ongoing issues around cladding and fire safety in multi-occupied residential buildings in the UK since the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. It outlines several reports and new regulations issued by the UK government to provide guidance on fire-resistant cladding systems and safety reviews of existing buildings. It also discusses challenges faced by building owners in obtaining certification for external wall systems and by homeowners in selling or mortgaging properties in buildings without certification.
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