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Written question asked by Steve Reed (Labour) on Thursday, 26 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 October 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Offices: Insulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to extend the ban on combustible building materials to high-rise offices.

Answer

On 29 November 2018, the Government introduced a ban of combustible materials in the external wall of buildings including blocks of flats, student accommodation and care homes more than 18 metres in height. The ban requires that all materials which become part of an external wall or specified attachment achieve European Class A2-s1, d0 or Class A1, other than those covered by exemptions.

As stated in the explanatory memorandum the Department intends to review the ban annually through monitoring arrangements and advice from bodies such as Building Regulations Advisory Committee for England. This will include considering the scope of the ban.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
291437
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Insulation Fires Offices
Link
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