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Written question asked by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 12 June 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 June 2023. It was answered by Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Conservative) on Monday, 26 June 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


High Rise Flats: Fire Prevention

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether extra electrical safety checks have been carried out in residential tower blocks where cladding needs to be replaced.

Answer

All buildings should meet existing safety standards.

We do not hold records of voltage surges or numbers of extra electrical safety checks for these buildings. The Building Safety Regulator will be undertaking a cost benefit analysis of making regular inspections and testing of electrical installations in relevant buildings.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8412
Session
2022-23
Related items
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Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Fire prevention High rise flats
Link
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