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Building regulations submissions
This report has been written on behalf of a group of senior local government structural engineers who refer to previous CROSS newsletters and in particular the reports relating to the poor quality of building regulation submissions and lack of checking resources.
1 July 2007
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 65
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
Scaffolds and traffic protection
A reporter is concerned about the lack of consideration shown both in British Standards and industry guidance regarding the risk of impact of vehicles with scaffolds and thereby putting at risk those working on a scaffold.
1 November 2006
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 53
Region: CROSS-UK
Long term risks for ground anchors
A reporter is concerned about the inspection and maintenance of ground anchors that are used for strategic flood defences.
1 October 2007
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 87
Region: CROSS-UK
Retaining wall concerns and the stance of a local authority
A reporter was asked by a client to assess a retaining wall built on their boundary by a neighbour who had erected a new dwelling. A review of the calculations and a typical section gave serious concern for its strength.
1 July 2010
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 189
Region: CROSS-UK
Unsafe timber scaffolding
Concerns were raised after a reporter observed a rickety temporary scaffold that had been constructed from 4”x2” (100mm x 50mm) timbers.
1 April 2014
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 407
Region: CROSS-UK
Collapse of unsupported deep trench excavation
A worker was trapped within a partially collapsed excavation which was unsupported and not suitably benched.
1 October 2019
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 675
Region: CROSS-UK
Number of near misses and the regulatory regime
A reporter raises concerns about the number of investigations they are working on, or of which they are aware of.
1 January 2017
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 612
Region: CROSS-UK
Independence of Approved Inspectors
A reporter believes public awareness should be raised regarding the possibility that building control can be performed under a business to business commercial contract for the interest of someone other than property owners.
1 July 2015
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 507
Region: CROSS-UK
Structures at risk from scour and erosion
Following some recent structural failures, a reporter is concerned that asset owners may not fully realise risks associated with scour and erosion.
1 January 2020
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 617
Region: CROSS-UK