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The latest wall cladding combination tested as part of the government’s series of large-scale fire safety tests has passed and meets current Building Regulations guidance.
The latest and fifth test was of a wall cladding system, consisting of Aluminium Composite material (ACM) cladding with a limited combustibility filler (category 1 in screening tests) with PIR foam insulation.
The government’s Expert Panel advises that the results show that this combination can be compliant when installed and maintained properly.
While government has not been informed of any tall buildings over 18 metres in England using this combination in their wall system, it could offer an alternative for some buildings with other systems which have been identified as a fire hazard through previous tests.
The Expert Panel advise building owners to continue to take professional advice regarding remedial work that takes into account the specific circumstances of their building.
Independent reviews of building regulations and fire safety will examine the regulatory system around the design, construction and on-going management of buildings in relation to fire safety as well as related compliance and enforcement issues.
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