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Collapse of old masonry walls
There were reports of the collapse of several old masonry walls associated with adjacent construction work.
1 November 2005
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 12
Region: CROSS-UK
Removal of internal structure
The roof trusses, 6m above the ground floor, had been left supported on props made by nailing floor joists together; one at each party wall position.
1 July 2006
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 46
Region: CROSS-UK
Loading on balconies
A reporter wrote on behalf of a professional committee to draw attention to a concern about part of a conversion project that had come to their attention.
1 July 2007
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 52
Region: CROSS-UK
Unstable building due to modification work
A SCOTCROSS report relates to an old four storey building undergoing modifications.
1 February 2007
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 69
Region: CROSS-UK
Adapted masonry support props
A reporter has come across adapted masonry support props in use and in their view, they must only be used in the case of limited openings where the masonry can arch over.
1 November 2006
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 57
Region: CROSS-UK
Adapted masonry support props
Another reporter gives their experience on the use of adapted masonry support props.
1 November 2006
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 58
Region: CROSS-UK
Concerns on stability require prompt action
A reporter was concerned about overall building stability during an extension and conversion project.
1 January 2010
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 171
Region: CROSS-UK
Shop/domestic building collapse
A two storey corner (end of terrace) property fronting a very busy, narrow major route collapsed during the construction of a new basement.
1 January 2009
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 123
Region: CROSS-UK
Advice wanted by amateur builder
This notice, seen by a reporter, was posted on a DIY website, and whilst it may be apocryphal, it illustrates the type of queries received by local authorities and building regulations officers.
1 January 2009
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 125
Region: CROSS-UK
House collapse
This is a case of collapse caused by a builder not carrying out underpinning works as detailed by the design engineer.
1 January 2009
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 128
Region: CROSS-UK
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