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Do current regulations apply when repairing older buildings?
A 19th century three story mill was subject to a fire which resulted in the sudden collapse of part of the interior structure.
1 October 2010
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 212
Region: CROSS-UK
Failure of cantilevered stone staircase
During the renovation and change-of-use conversion of a former minor stately home built around 1830, under pedestrian loading, a ‘cantilevered’ stone staircase partially collapsed without warning.
21 February 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1147
Region: CROSS-UK
Progressive collapse of mill building
Nearby families were evacuated after part of a four-storey former mill building collapsed adjacent to their homes.
1 October 2008
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 121
Region: CROSS-UK
Progressive collapse of an old mill building during a fire
An old mill building that was constructed around 1830 collapsed unexpectedly in a fire.
1 October 2008
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 122
Region: CROSS-UK
Alteration to historic column bases causes settlement issues
Historic timber columns settled and tilted after unauthorised changes were made to their foundation bases.
1 October 2014
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 458
Region: CROSS-UK
Fibrous plaster ceiling features
This recent report of a serious concern about an old fibrous plaster ceiling has similarities to the Apollo Theatre ceiling collapse in London in December 2013.
1 July 2015
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 518
Region: CROSS-UK
Falling lath and plaster ceiling
A 100 year old lath and plaster ceiling in a shop unit collapsed in part, injuring the shop keeper.
1 April 2016
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 562
Region: CROSS-UK
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