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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Written Statement of 29 November 2018 on Grenfell Update, Official Report HCWS1126, if he will extend the ban on the use of combustible materials on new high-rise buildings to (a) hotels and (b) office blocks.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Written Statement of 29 November 2018 on Grenfell Update, Official Report HCWS1126, if he will extend the ban on the use of combustible materials on new high-rise buildings to (a) hotels and (b) office blocks.
The ban on the use of combustible materials will apply to the external walls of all new buildings above 18 metres that contain flats. This is because the majority of fire related fatalities occur in ‘dwellings’ (76 per cent of fire related fatalities from 2010/11 to 2017/18). The ban will also apply to the external walls of new hospitals, residential care premises and student accommodation and dormitories in boarding schools over 18 metres following strong support for the ban to apply to these types of buildings.
The ban on the use of combustible materials is being focused on buildings where the risks are greatest. The external walls of high rise hotels, offices and other buildings outside the scope of the ban will still be required to adequately resist the spread of fire to meet the requirements of the Building Regulations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department considered the safety implications of the production of toxic smoke in determining the scope of the ban on combustible materials.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department considered the safety implications of the production of toxic smoke in determining the scope of the ban on combustible materials.
The Government has used the European system for classifying the combustibility of materials to set the threshold for the ban on the use of combustible materials in the external walls of buildings covered by the ban. The European classification system measures smoke obscuration, though not toxicity. 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. This means that materials are classified by smoke production as well as combustibility and production of droplets. These classifications impose the maximum possible restriction on smoke production.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the number of high-rise buildings with non-aluminium composite material cladding or insulation that would emit toxic smoke during a fire.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the number of high-rise buildings with non-aluminium composite material cladding or insulation that would emit toxic smoke during a fire.
The Department does not hold a comprehensive record of the number of high-rise buildings with non - Aluminium Composite Material cladding.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the health and safety risks of toxic smoke from cladding, insulation and other building materials in fires in (a) schools and (b) hospitals.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the health and safety risks of toxic smoke from cladding, insulation and other building materials in fires in (a) schools and (b) hospitals.
The Government has used the European system for classifying the combustibility of materials to set the threshold for the ban on the use of combustible materials in the external walls of buildings covered by the ban. The European classification system measures smoke obscuration, though not toxicity. 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. This means that materials are classified by smoke production as well as combustibility and production of droplets. These classifications impose the maximum possible restriction on smoke production.
In addition, the Department for Education has also committed to ensuring that new school buildings, over 18 metres, built as part of their centrally delivered build programmes will not use combustibles materials in the external walls, in line with the terms of the ban.
The Department for Education’s guidance on schools (BB100) and guidance provided to NHS (Firecode) on fire safety contains detailed information on how to control the risks of fire and its associated hazards, by prevention, containment, and alert.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Government Procurement Agreement, published in 29 November 2018, which types of combustible cladding are included in the ban on the use of combustible materials announced in that press release.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Government Procurement Agreement, published in 29 November 2018, which types of combustible cladding are included in the ban on the use of combustible materials announced in that press release.
The ban on combustible materials will apply to external walls in new buildings, or those undergoing building work, which have a storey at least 18 metres above ground level and contain one or more dwellings, an institution, or a room for residential purposes (excluding any room in a hostel, hotel or a boarding house). It 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 parts exempted by Regulation 7(3).
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate his Department has made of the number of (a) private sector and (b) social sector high-rise buildings where (i) aluminium composite material cladding has been removed in the last 12 months and (ii) removal of that...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate his Department has made of the number of (a) private sector and (b) social sector high-rise buildings where (i) aluminium composite material cladding has been removed in the last 12 months and (ii) removal of that...
This information is currently published in the Building Safety Programme monthly data release.
160 social sector and 272 private sector high-rise residential buildings with combinations of Aluminium Composite Material cladding and insulation which are unlikely to meet current building regulations have been identified since June 2017. Of these buildings, 34 social sector and 29 private sector buildings have been fully remediated – as of 30 November 2018. Remediation work has started for a further 82 Social sector buildings, 18 Private sector buildings, and 2 other publicly-owned buildings (one school and one hospital). Additionally, remediation plans are in place for 41 social sector buildings, 108 private sector buildings, and 5 publicly-owned buildings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the use of expanded polystyrene insulation in external wall insulation systems on new high-rise residential buildings is still permitted under Fire safety Approved Document B as amended in November 2018.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the use of expanded polystyrene insulation in external wall insulation systems on new high-rise residential buildings is still permitted under Fire safety Approved Document B as amended in November 2018.
The ban on combustible materials will apply to external walls in new buildings, or those undergoing building work, which have a storey at least 18 metres above ground level and contain one or more dwellings, an institution, or a room for residential purposes (excluding any room in a hostel, hotel or a boarding house). It 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 components which are exempted. We are not aware of any expanded polystyrene insulation products that would meet the Class A2-S1, d0 or Class A1 classifications and insulation materials are not exempted from this requirement. As such, current polystyrene insulation products could not be used in buildings within scope of the ban.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for building safety of making the Association of Composite Door Manufacturers the governing body of the composite door industry with the stated aim of promoting the use of composite...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for building safety of making the Association of Composite Door Manufacturers the governing body of the composite door industry with the stated aim of promoting the use of composite...
MHCLG are working with the Association of Composite Door Manufacturers (ACDM) as industry representatives to raise standards through Industry-led action. No changes have been made to the status of ACDM by the Department. The Department understand any change to ACDM's stated purpose is a voluntary action being taken by its members.
My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (James Brokenshire), has today made the following Witten Ministerial Statement.
The Grenfell Tower fire represents the greatest loss of life in a residential fire in a century. The Government has taken considerable action since the fire to...
My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (James Brokenshire), has today made the following Witten Ministerial Statement.
The Grenfell Tower fire represents the greatest loss of life in a residential fire in a century. The Government has taken considerable action since the fire to...
The Grenfell Tower fire represents the greatest loss of life in a residential fire in a century. The Government has taken considerable action since the fire to make sure people are safe and feel safe in their homes. We have identified unsafe buildings and ensured there are appropriate interim measures...
The Grenfell Tower fire represents the greatest loss of life in a residential fire in a century. The Government has taken considerable action since the fire to make sure people are safe and feel safe in their homes. We have identified unsafe buildings and ensured there are appropriate interim measures...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on the number of buildings that have been constructed or refurbished which has lead to combustible materials being installed since (a) 14 June 2017, (b) 1 January 2018 and (c) 3 October 2018.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on the number of buildings that have been constructed or refurbished which has lead to combustible materials being installed since (a) 14 June 2017, (b) 1 January 2018 and (c) 3 October 2018.
MHCLG does not hold information on the dates cladding was installed on buildings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the 2018 amendment to Approved Document B (Fire safety) volume 2: buildings other than dwellinghouses, how the Government defines the term institution.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the 2018 amendment to Approved Document B (Fire safety) volume 2: buildings other than dwellinghouses, how the Government defines the term institution.
The definition of institution is that used in Regulation 2 of the Building Regulations 2010 (SI No 2010/2214).
To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of how many dwellings in the UK have received (1) cavity wall, and (2) loft insulation since 2010; and how many applicable homes they estimate remain untreated.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of how many dwellings in the UK have received (1) cavity wall, and (2) loft insulation since 2010; and how many applicable homes they estimate remain untreated.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy published statistics provide information on insulation measures that have been delivered through the Government’s energy efficiency schemes.
Between January 2010 and September 2018 (the latest date for when data is available), there have been 2.4 million cavity wall insulation measures and 4.6 million loft insulation measures installed to homes across Great Britain.
We estimate that in Great Britain there are a further 5.3 million homes suitable for cavity wall insulation; of which 4.0 million are considered to be easy to treat; and 8.1 million homes have the potential for additional loft insulation; of which 5.8 million are considered to be easy to treat.
Nothing is more important than making sure that people are safe in their homes. I have made it clear that building owners are responsible for the safety of their buildings and they should protect leaseholders from costs. Local authorities have our full support to take enforcement action to make buildings safe, and it is our priority to ensure that people are safe and secure in their homes.
Nothing is more important than making sure that people are safe in their homes. I have made it clear that building owners are responsible for the safety of their buildings and they should protect leaseholders from costs. Local authorities have our full support to take enforcement action to make buildings safe, and it is our priority to ensure that people are safe and secure in their homes.
Following the ban on combustible cladding on new or refurbished buildings on 1 October, it has emerged that over 543 buildings are being built or refurbished with combustible cladding. Worse still, 1,338 buildings have combustible cladding. What is my right hon. Friend doing to ensure that the ban is enforced and that leaseholders do not pay the cost?
My right hon. Friend referred to the power that he has given local authorities to carry out emergency work to replace dangerous cladding and charge the owners. However, many owners are able to claim against the leaseholders for the costs under the terms of their leases, and that anomaly defeats the Government’s policy. Will my right hon. Friend meet me to discuss how the position might be rectified?
My right hon. Friend referred to the power that he has given local authorities to carry out emergency work to replace dangerous cladding and charge the owners. However, many owners are able to claim against the leaseholders for the costs under the terms of their leases, and that anomaly defeats the Government’s policy. Will my right hon. Friend meet me to discuss how the position might be rectified?
I shall be happy to discuss that with my hon. Friend. Many people are meeting those costs, but where that is not happening, I shall also be happy to challenge those concerned and make the point clear.
I shall be happy to discuss that with my hon. Friend. Many people are meeting those costs, but where that is not happening, I shall also be happy to challenge those concerned and make the point clear.
I shall be happy to discuss that with my hon. Friend. Many people are meeting those costs, but where that is not happening, I shall also be happy to challenge those concerned and make the point clear.
My right hon. Friend referred to the power that he has given local authorities to carry out emergency work to replace dangerous cladding and charge the owners. However, many owners are able to claim against the leaseholders for the costs under the terms of their leases, and that anomaly defeats the Government’s policy. Will my right hon. Friend meet me to discuss how the position might be rectified?
Following the ban on combustible cladding on new or refurbished buildings on 1 October, it has emerged that over 543 buildings are being built or refurbished with combustible cladding. Worse still, 1,338 buildings have combustible cladding. What is my right hon. Friend doing to ensure that the ban is enforced and that leaseholders do not pay the cost?
Following the ban on combustible cladding on new or refurbished buildings on 1 October, it has emerged that over 543 buildings are being built or refurbished with combustible cladding. Worse still, 1,338 buildings have combustible cladding. What is my right hon. Friend doing to ensure that the ban is enforced and that leaseholders do not pay the cost?
Nothing is more important than making sure that people are safe in their homes. I have made it clear that building owners are responsible for the safety of their buildings and they should protect leaseholders from costs. Local authorities have our full support to take enforcement action to make buildings safe, and it is our priority to ensure that people are safe and secure in their homes.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what was the (1) cost of, and (2) justification for, the cladding covering the scaffolding on the headquarters of MI5, Thames House; and what plans they have to recycle the cladding materials once the work on Thames House is complete.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what was the (1) cost of, and (2) justification for, the cladding covering the scaffolding on the headquarters of MI5, Thames House; and what plans they have to recycle the cladding materials once the work on Thames House is complete.
As has been the policy of successive governments, the government does not comment on matters relating to the intelligence agencies including the security of their buildings. The Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament scrutinises the policies, expenditure, administration and operations of the intelligence agencies on behalf of Parliament.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what repair or refurbishment work is taking place on the headquarters of MI5, Thames House, which requires the whole building to be covered in scaffolding and cladding.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what repair or refurbishment work is taking place on the headquarters of MI5, Thames House, which requires the whole building to be covered in scaffolding and cladding.
As has been the policy of successive governments, the government does not comment on matters relating to the intelligence agencies including the security of their buildings. The Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament scrutinises the policies, expenditure, administration and operations of the intelligence agencies on behalf of Parliament.