Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete: identification guidance
Identify reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in your education setting and inform the Department for Education (DfE) immediately via the DfE Capital Portal.
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This is non-statutory guidance for responsible bodies of state-funded education estates in England.
It can be used by all parties involved in the identification of RAAC in the relevant education estates.
RAAC panels may be present in floors, walls and roofs (pitched and flat) of buildings constructed or modified between the 1950s and 1990.
The attached document provides guidance on:
- the identification of RAAC
- the appointment of a building surveyor or structural engineer to confirm if RAAC is present in any of the buildings on your education estate
- how to inform DfE, if RAAC is identified or suspected
- what happens after DfE has been informed of RAAC on your education estate
Note that, where RAAC is confirmed, you should also refer to the Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete: guidance for responsible bodies and education settings with confirmed RAAC.
Last updated 19 September 2023 + show all updates
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Document updated, including minor typographical and terminology corrections, and changes to improve the accessibility of images.
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Replaced 'Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC): estates guidance' with 'Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC): identification guidance', and updated on-page text accordingly.
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First published.