The Role of Cladding in Navigating Fire Safety
Simon Buckmaster explores how Gateway 2 bottlenecks and evolving Building Safety Act requirements are reshaping external wall specification.
By Simon Buckmaster, Operations Manager at James Hardie, the construction sector is facing significant challenges due to Gateway 2 bottlenecks and the Building Safety Act (BSA) requirements.
Materials must achieve Class A2 or A1 as per BS EN 13501-1.
The Building Safety Regulator will not approve work unless it complies with the full suite of Building Regulations, including the minimum A2 requirement where applicable. A2-rated cladding can help designers avoid costly delays.
Author's summary: Cladding plays a crucial role in fire safety.
- Gateway 2 bottlenecks are creating significant challenges in the construction sector.
- The Building Safety Act has introduced vital new safety steps for higher-risk buildings.
- A2-rated cladding can help designers avoid costly delays.
More News
- Student death remains the routine at Middlebury - The Middlebury Campus
- Doubts about Trump’s wound to ear - Villages-News.com
- Honor of Kings celebrates global culture with a new original skin series inspired by folklore
- Editorial: Movable bike barrier a good step for Richmond Bridge
- Optus bosses to front Triple Zero grilling
- The Rise of the Populist Moderates