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Incorrectly fixed sheets blow off parapet

This report concerns aluminium coping sheets that blew off the parapet of a block of flats under construction. The reporter says a fierce wind blew off several sheets which fell to the ground about 9m below. A building and a car were damaged but thankfully no one was hurt, although the potential for personal injury or death was significant.

Cladding failure in strong winds

A reporter writes with concerns about a repeat failure of building cladding, in severe but not exceptional winds, that saw panels fall to the public street below.

Masonry panels rock in wind due to missing wall ties

Wall ties designed to connect masonry partitions to adjacent steelwork framing were not installed leaving the masonry walls unrestrained. Walls were seen to be rocking in high winds.

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.

Boundary retaining wall collapse

A boundary blockwork retaining wall, with a fence on top, part collapses due to inadequate design.

Metal cladding panels fail and fall to ground

During high winds, a number of metal cladding panels failed and fell to the ground from a tall commercial building in a major UK city.

Stone cladding panel concerns

A reporter is concerned in respect of the risk of failure of stone cladding panels.

Another example of brick slips falling from height

Another example of defective brick slips falling from the facade of a building.

Inadequate temporary works on domestic project

An example of inadequate temporary works on a project, and problems reporting the safety issue to the authorities.

Failure of large aluminium composite panel

This report highlights the importance of correctly designed fixings and anchoring systems for cladding panels to buildings to minimize the risk of failure.

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Incorrectly fixed sheets blow off parapet

Cladding failure in strong winds

Masonry panels rock in wind due to missing wall ties

The potential impact of scaffolding on fire safety

Boundary retaining wall collapse

Metal cladding panels fail and fall to ground

Stone cladding panel concerns

Another example of brick slips falling from height

Inadequate temporary works on domestic project

Failure of large aluminium composite panel

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