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Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in roofing in schools
This document is for building owners to help them to identify the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) and to check whether any further investigation or action is needed.
10 February 2021
Third party content
Publisher: Department for Education
Structural safety of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) planks
A Theme Page to raise awareness of and encourage knowledge sharing on the structural safety of RAAC planks.
CROSS Theme Page
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Dangerous defects in curtain wall glazing
This report concerns a 5m high vertical glazing system in which the fixings for a panel failed after only four years because of a lack of co-ordination between designers and contractors.
6 April 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 762
Region: CROSS-UK
Overall stability of building proposed to be provided by metal framing and plasterboard
Metal framing and plasterboard was used to provide lateral stability to a building. The form of construction was later deemed to be unsuitable and extensive remedial works had to be carried out.
24 May 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 468
Region: CROSS-UK
Has the role of building control changed?
A reporter raises a query about the role of Building Control.
5 September 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 810
Region: CROSS-UK
Slipform temporary works design
A reporter was performing a CAT III check on a 14 storey slipform design when they discovered that the temporary works design was inadequate.
5 September 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 809
Region: CROSS-UK
Failure of vertical bracing system in coffee shop
A reporter noticed that a bolt at a low level connecting node of the vertical bracing system in a public building had failed.
30 June 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 759
Region: CROSS-UK
Private Building Control data protection use
A reporter needed details of a domestic extension from a local authority who said that an application had been made for the original work by a private company, but under the Data Protection Act they could not release any drawings or documentation.
6 April 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 825
Region: CROSS-UK
Major safety defects in hospital
A number of construction defects were found in a hospital following the inspection of the external wall system.
29 March 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 826
Region: CROSS-UK
Change in use results in masonry wall failure
A room with walls of traditional cavity and single skin masonry was lined with plywood and used for storage of wood chips. No thought was given to the lateral pressure on the walls which eventually failed.
6 April 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 884
Region: CROSS-UK
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