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This test was of a wall cladding system consisting of Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding with a polyethylene filler with stone wool insulation.
The government’s expert panel advises that the results show this combination does not meet current building regulation guidance.
111 buildings have been identified to have this combination of materials in their wall cladding systems - 90 of which are local authority or housing association owned or managed.
Cladding samples from these buildings had already been tested and failed earlier combustibility tests conducted by BRE. Owners were advised to take immediate action by implementing safety measures and working with their local fire and rescue service to complete a fire safety audit.
Adding to earlier advice provided to them following the initial tests, further advice has been issued. They need to act on this to ensure the safety of residents. The government is working closely to ensure the advice is being followed.
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