Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC): identification guidance

Department for Education, 2024
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Abstract

Provides guidance for responsible bodies to identify RAAC and appoint a surveyor or engineer, and detailing follow on actions. Includes appendices for the DfE assessment survey, gathering information and access requirements. Covers the potential risks of RAAC, summarises the guidance stages, explains what RAAC is, how to identify and where to look, how to appoint an appropriately qualified building surveyor or structural engineer and what actions need to be taken.

History

Last updated: 25 April 2024 - Updated with information on the RAAC identification programme; a link to the structural issues form has been added to the landing page and guidance document for responsible bodies to report any cases of confirmed RAAC. First published: 14 December 2022.

Subjects

  • Educational facilities
  • Cladding/covering
  • Precast concrete panel/slab cladding
  • Schools
  • Coverings and surface finishes
  • Building types
  • Panel/slab cladding, external insulating cladding

Publisher History

The Department for Education was formed on 12 May 2010 and is responsible for education and children's services. It was formerly known as the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

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