The Building Safety Fund (BSF) provides support for the removal and replacement of unsafe, non-ACM cladding on high rise buildings.
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After over three years, the inquiry into the tragedy of Grenfell is still underway.
We’re all aware of the importance of fire safety since the Grenfell tragedy and subsequent cladding crisis that’s plagued the industry.
Fire safety in a residential block of flats is not just the responsibility of the freeholder or management company, but the residents too.
A fire risk assessment is a check of a building for fire risks. All blocks of flats and large houses in multiple occupation in England and Wales must have one.
A lack of control of contractors can and does lead to many accidents and injuries not only to contractors employees, but also the other flat owners, employees, tenants, residents and their visitors.
ARMA welcomed the Secretary of State’s announcement that an additional £3.5bn in funding to help remediate buildings with unsafe cladding.
Ian Hollins of Clear Building Management is unequivocal in his criticism of the handling of the post-Grenfell cladding crisis
JB Leitch’s Philip Parkinson and Katie Edwards (Legal Director and Associate Solicitor respectively), discuss how Georgian legislation on fire safety established a time-honoured approach to insurance, repair & reinstatement.
The team from 4Site Consulting let us know how RMC directors can help their appointed Managing Agents to make sure their building is as safe as possible.