The Grenfell Tower fire has exposed the inadequacy of the system by which assurance is provided that cladding systems are safe.
Key points
- The LGA welcomes the opportunity to comment on the use of desktop studies (sometimes referred to as assessments in lieu of test).
- The Grenfell Tower fire has exposed the inadequacy of the system by which assurance is provided that cladding systems are safe.
- As long as desktop studies are permitted, we cannot guarantee there will not be another Grenfell-style fire. This can only be achieved by banning the use of flammable materials on buildings over 18m.
- The LGA believes desktop studies should be banned.