Sample Control 1868:
Risk factors for structural failure taken into account in the building inspection programme

The organisation's programme for inspecting buildings to verify their condition takes into account the risk factors for building collapse identified by the government's Structural Stability Working Group in 2021. These include:

  • Buildings constructed using the large panel system that have not been strengthened to meet current standards
  • Those containing RAAC
  • Properties that have been subject to airspace developments
  • Tower blocks built using steel or timber frames.

The potential for brick slips and other cladding materials to fall to the ground and cause injuries is also considered.

Causes

Structural failure (Standard Control)