CIC Grenfell Tower update 17 August
CIAT involvement continues
CIAT is maintaining its representation on working groups led by the Construction Industry Council following London's Grenfell Tower fire of 14 June.
Work streams are being formed and once operational, CIAT will become more focused with defined activity.
Four workshops have been attended and CIC is now consolidating the views of many institutes, including CIAT’s submission.
Current updates can be found via the links below:
Updates from CIC:
http://cic.org.uk/news/article.php?s=2017-08-03-after-grenfell-support-required
The Public Inquiry Terms of Reference: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-terms-of-reference-published
Updates from HM Government: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/grenfell-tower
To register to receive updates visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/building-safety-programme
Other updates and links:CIC Fire Safety Digests:
Issue 8
Issue 9
Independent Test Results
Fire test report: DCLG BS 8414 test no.5
Issue 9Fire test report: DCLG BS 8414 test no.4
Fire test report: DCLG BS 8414 test no.3
Fire test report: DCLG BS 8414 test no.2
Fire test report: DCLG BS 8414 test no.1
Department for Communities and Local Government: Guidance
Advice for building owners: large-scale wall system test 5
Advice for building owners: large-scale wall system test 4
Advice for building owners: large-scale wall system test 3
Advice for building owners: large-scale wall system test 2
Advice for building owners: large-scale wall system test 1
A circular letter was sent to all building control bodies on 14 July setting out advice from DCLG highlighting key Building Regulations requirements when cladding work on high rise buildings over 18 metres tall is undertaken: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ensure-that-recladding-work-meets-building-regulations-advises-expert-panel