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The potential for expertise asymmetry in aspects of the design of tall buildings in the UK

A reporter is concerned about the potential for 'expertise asymmetry' in the fire safety domain, with a focus on smoke control systems.

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.

The potential impact of scaffolding on fire safety

An issue has been raised with CROSS regarding the risk assessment process when scaffolding is present around an in-use building. It is considered that combustible scaffolding elements can potentially facilitate external fire spread, and additionally impact the performance of some of the building’s fire safety measures.

No worse than existing?

This report discusses the perceived exploitation of a common fire safety argument: the existing condition.

The application of rule-based guidance and potential alternative approaches

A reporter raised with CROSS a series of questions and opinions about the treatment of fire risk in buildings and rule based guidance requirements.

Potential dangers in misusing fire safety terminology

A reporter highlighted the issue that there are cases where inconsistent and inaccurate fire safety terminology is used.

Domestic canopy degradation

A front entrance canopy to a domestic dwelling had to be temporarily propped following movement of the canopy.

Concern over concrete test methods used on site

A reporter is concerned about the test method a contractor uses to justify the strength of concrete placed on site.

Fire spread through balconies

This report highlights that the extensive use of combustible materials in the construction of balconies can result in fire spread over the external wall to an extent which is inadequate for building safety, even buildings less than 18m.

Do planning applications hinder safety improvements?

A potential issue about the reconstruction of a structurally inadequate external fire escape from a building has been raised with CROSS.

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The potential for expertise asymmetry in aspects of the design of tall buildings in the UK

Junction of partitioning walls and ceilings

The potential impact of scaffolding on fire safety

No worse than existing?

The application of rule-based guidance and potential alternative approaches

Potential dangers in misusing fire safety terminology

Domestic canopy degradation

Concern over concrete test methods used on site

Fire spread through balconies

Do planning applications hinder safety improvements?

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