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Behaviour of Phase Change Materials in fire when incorporated in linings in buildings
A reporter raised a concern regarding the perception and use of products that incorporate Phase Change Materials (PCMs).
24 May 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 698
Region: CROSS-UK
Change of use to care home
A report has been received relating to the intended change of use of a large building.
6 June 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1078
Region: CROSS-UK
Classification of wall linings
A reporter states that they have been looking into the Reaction to Fire Class for different products and noticed some discrepancies in the market literature.
6 June 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1094
Region: CROSS-UK
Testing of smoke control systems
A reporter is concerned about the way that smoke control systems in residential buildings are commissioned, installed, tested, and maintained.
10 March 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1099
Region: CROSS-UK
Cladding and decking certification
A supplier of materials refuses to provide their potential clients with their products’ Reaction to Fire Class.
10 March 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1095
Region: CROSS-UK
Fire safety risks with lithium-ion batteries
A reporter has raised concerns regarding the increase in the use of lithium-ion batteries, along with their related hazards which currently remain unregulated.
10 March 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1058
Region: CROSS-UK
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) in multi-storey buildings
The CROSS-UK Fire Safety Expert Panel share their views about the interpretation and application of the Building Act 1984 with regards to the use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in multi-storey buildings.
3 August 2021
CROSS Feature Article
Region: CROSS-UK
Structural fire safety when responding to the climate emergency
Luke Bisby urges structural engineers to improve their understanding of ‘fire resistance’ as the profession looks to innovate rapidly in response to climate change.
1 February 2021
Third party content
Publisher: The Institution of Structural Engineers
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.
17 November 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1052
Region: CROSS-UK
Misleading fire rating on hatches
Retrospective fitting of various amenities including TV aerials, broadband, and satellite connections, may result in new access points being made in walls, ceilings, or through floors. These openings need to be made good using a method that provides the required fire safety properties for that specific situation, including integrity, insulation, and resistance to smoke spread.
6 December 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1057
Region: CROSS-UK
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