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Safety issues when adding PV panels to existing roofs
A reporter raises concerns over the lack of structural engineering knowledge and dangerous assumptions, that they have seen, in assessments for the installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels for a number of buildings.
13 December 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1015
Region: CROSS-UK
'Design' for alterations to a dwelling carried out by an unsuitable person
A reporter was called upon to review a design for the removal of a loadbearing wall during the refurbishment of a residence. A builder was already on site but had stopped work since they considered the engineering design to be unsatisfactory and the structural designer was not responding to their queries. The reporter found that the structural design being followed was far from competent.
21 August 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1236
Region: CROSS-UK
Reduced partition loads on proprietary joists
A reporter believes that a number of proprietary joist manufacturers are using a reduced partition allowance for the engineered joist design.
1 July 2008
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 108
Region: CROSS-UK
Floor vibration in a gym
Vibration within the floor structure of a second floor gym gives rise to concern of structural resonance and possible fatigue of structural members.
26 August 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1106
Region: CROSS-UK
Poor quality design leads to failure for a small design and build contract
An example of a small design and build contract where poor design and management led to an inadequate structure being built.
6 June 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1088
Region: CROSS-UK
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