Following the Grenfell Tower disaster in 2017, the fallout of this and also the detailed Hackitt review has introduced the need to holistically analyse the design, construction, occupation and ownership of Tall Buildings. The Tall buildings group has been formed in order to strategically review the challenges and solutions involved with developing tall buildings from Fire strategy, material choices, regulatory reform and best practice responses to safe building performance. It also works collaboratively with cross industry working parties to respond to government consultations and regularly feeds in to emerging government policy.
Relevant Documents and Links
Fire Safety Order Consultation
Fire Safety: Approved Document B
Review of the ban on the use of combustable materials in and on the external walls of buildings
Sprinklers and other fire safety measures in new high-rise blocks of flats
RICS New industry-wide process agreed for valuation of high-rise buildings
