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Construction products- fire test certificates
A reporter has notified CROSS-AUS regarding the potentially inappropriate use of regulatory/compliance fire test methods on certain products. This has led, they say, to the circulation of inaccurate test certificates in the market and possibly the use of these products on buildings where they may not be suitable.
2 August 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1060
Region: CROSS-AUS
Intumescent paint application
A report has been received regarding issues of detailing by following the relevant advice provided from an intumescent paint supplier.
6 June 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1113
Region: CROSS-UK
Floor vibration in a gym
Vibration within the floor structure of a second floor gym gives rise to concern of structural resonance and possible fatigue of structural members.
26 August 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1106
Region: CROSS-UK
Inadequate design and procurement of large steel roof structure
This report demonstrates the importance of following the correct process for project procurement, including preparing a detailed design and project specification, and certificating compliance with the relevant building codes. It also covers the potential consequences when shortcuts are taken.
30 March 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1123
Region: CROSS-AUS
Provision of water for firefighting
A reporter suggests that there is inadequate guidance on firefighting water provision for more complex and larger buildings.
20 November 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1204
Region: CROSS-UK
Junction of partitioning walls and ceilings
A potential issue has been raised with CROSS, regarding the order of works in partitioning assemblies and how these can affect the performance of compartmentation.
17 February 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1156
Region: CROSS-UK
Fire resisting doors fixed open in hot weather
When visiting a client during a period of unusually hot weather, it was noted that the vast majority of the building’s fire resisting door sets were wedged open in an attempt to increase ventilation and reduce internal temperatures.
21 August 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1162
Region: CROSS-UK
Fire involving fluorescent light fitting
A fire involving a fluorescent light fitting occurred in a corridor in a sheltered housing complex.
21 August 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1157
Region: CROSS-UK
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