Re-cladding of tall buildings
Circular 014/2017
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Circular
Abstract
Comprises information for building owners carrying out re-cladding work on tall buildings drawing attention to the likely issues that will arise and provides information on guidance available following the Grenfell Tower fire. Applies to buildings and building work in Wales. Covers: replacing individual or sample panels of cladding, structural safety, fire safety, moisture, conservation of heat and power, building control processes and planning requirements.
History
Issued: 19 July 2017.
Subjects
- Building control
- Building control, Wales
- Legal issues and management
- Special subject areas
- Fire
Publisher History
The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales. They publish a number of strategies, policies, consultation papers, circulars, leaflets and posters. Previously known as Welsh Assembly Government.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
Accuris
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