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Fire hazards in historical modular timber framed buildings
A reporter has raised fire safety concerns suggesting the potential existence of a systemic issue pertaining to the design and construction of modular timber frame systems.
20 February 2024
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1243
Region: CROSS-UK
Fire protection of steelwork supporting a timber floor
A reporter shares concerns that developers and Building Control officials are assuming that, if a timber joist floor construction is suitable to provide 30 minutes fire resistance loadbearing capacity then the structural steel supporting members within it will be similarly protected.
20 February 2024
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1234
Region: CROSS-UK
Non approved sealants are used with CPVC pipes and fittings
A reporter highlights a concern when non approved sealants are used with chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) sprinkler system pipework and fittings. This can cause failures and/or leaks.
20 February 2024
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1228
Region: CROSS-UK
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
Fire protection to structure by cavity barriers
A reporter is concerned about a potential misconception in the construction industry regarding the role of cavity barriers and the impact their design and installation can have on the structural performance of a building.
20 November 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1231
Region: CROSS-UK
The stack effect and considerations for smoke control
A reporter believes real-world tests demonstrate that existing smoke control systems may not suitably account for typical winter stack effect conditions.
20 November 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1250
Region: CROSS-UK
Failure of Firefighters lift to operate
The reporter tells of an instance when a Firefighters lift switch, located on the Fire Service Access Level (FSAL) in a multi-storey building failed to operate. After an investigation the switch was found not to have been connected.
20 November 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1232
Region: CROSS-UK
Serious inconsistencies when installing passive fire protection
An onsite fire engineer, engaged on behalf of the end client during the construction of a new residential development, reports a significant amount of inadequately installed passive fire protection elements.
20 November 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1199
Region: CROSS-UK
Apparently simple home improvement work leads to dangerous situation
Apparently simple home improvement work, consisting of reroofing and a loft conversion, resulted in a 'near miss' with potentially dangerous conditions for neighbours.
21 August 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1173
Region: CROSS-UK
Combustible cladding material ignited during remediation work
Damage to combustible insulation on the external walls of a high rise residential premises was noticed from apparent combustion within the EPS element.
21 August 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1222
Region: CROSS-UK
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