Grenfell Tower independent expert advisory panel - Revision history

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	On 16 May 2018, Housing Secretary James Brokenshire MP today updated Parliament on the fire door investigation undertaken by the Grenfell Tower independent expert advisory panel following the Metropolitan Police discovery that a fire door installed at Grenfell Tower designed to resist fire for up to 30 minutes failed after just 15. For more information see: Grenfell fire door investigation		On 16 May 2018, Housing Secretary James Brokenshire MP today updated Parliament on the fire door investigation undertaken by the Grenfell Tower independent expert advisory panel following the Metropolitan Police discovery that a fire door installed at Grenfell Tower designed to resist fire for up to 30 minutes failed after just 15. For more information see: Grenfell fire door investigation

−	~~-----~~	+	On 20 January 2020 Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announced new measures to improve building safety standards, described as: ‘the biggest change in building safety for a generation’. The changes, include the immediate creation of a new Building Safety Regulator and a consultation on extending the ban on combustible materials. For more information see: Reform of building safety standards.
−	~~NB A Public Inquiry will also be held~~ to ~~establish~~ the ~~facts so that action can be taken to prevent~~ a ~~similar tragedy~~ and ~~to consider~~ the ~~wider lessons from the fire and the inspections of other buildings that followed~~. ~~See Grenfell Tower Inquiry for~~ more information.	+

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* ACM cladding.		* ACM cladding.
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	* Lakanal House fire.		* Lakanal House fire.
	* Queen's speech 2019.		* Queen's speech 2019.
		+	* Reform of building safety standards.
	* Ronan Point.		* Ronan Point.
	* Sprinkler.		* Sprinkler.
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Designing Buildings at 11:33, 30 October 2019

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−	On 14 June 2017, a fire broke out in Grenfell Tower, a block of flats in North Kensington, London. The fire started shortly before 1 am and engulfed the building within 15 minutes. 70 people were eventually confirmed dead~~, along with one stillborn baby~~.	+	On 14 June 2017, a fire broke out in Grenfell Tower, a block of flats in North Kensington, London. The fire started shortly before 1 am and engulfed the building within 15 minutes. 72 people were eventually confirmed dead.

	On 26 June 2017, in a statement to the House of Commons, Sajid Javid, Secretary of State at the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) announced the creation of an independent expert panel to advise the government on the fire. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/government-response-to-the-grenfell-tower-tragedy https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/government-response-to-the-grenfell-tower-tragedy]		On 26 June 2017, in a statement to the House of Commons, Sajid Javid, Secretary of State at the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) announced the creation of an independent expert panel to advise the government on the fire. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/government-response-to-the-grenfell-tower-tragedy https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/government-response-to-the-grenfell-tower-tragedy]

Editor at 18:11, 15 October 2019

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	* Joint Competent Authority.		* Joint Competent Authority.
	* Lakanal House fire.		* Lakanal House fire.
		+	* Queen's speech 2019.
	* Ronan Point.		* Ronan Point.
	* Sprinkler.		* Sprinkler.
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Designing Buildings at 07:30, 19 December 2018

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	* ACM cladding testing by BRE.		* ACM cladding testing by BRE.
	* Approved Document B.		* Approved Document B.
		+	* Building a safer future: an implementation plan.
	* Celotex RS5000 PIR insulation.		* Celotex RS5000 PIR insulation.
	* Defects in construction.		* Defects in construction.

Designing Buildings at 07:26, 12 June 2018

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−	The tests that are currently being conducted are a screening test to identify which Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels are of concern. It tests the filler – the core of the panel – to check if it is of limited combustibility (category 1) or not (category 2 or 3). This is in line with the requirement of the Building Regulations guidance. The filler is one element of the overall cladding system.	+	The tests that are currently being conducted are a screening test to identify which Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels are of concern. It tests the filler – the core of the panel – to check if it is of limited combustibility (category 1) or not (category 2 or 3). This is in line with the requirement of the Building Regulations guidance. The filler is one element of the overall cladding system. If the panel core fails the test we would expect the landlord to take the recommended interim fire safety measures issued on [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safety-checks-following-the-grenfell-tower-fire-22-june-2017 22 June 2017].
−	If the panel core fails the test we would expect the landlord to take the recommended interim fire safety measures issued on [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safety-checks-following-the-grenfell-tower-fire-22-june-2017 22 June 2017].	+

	The Panel will engage with experts across the country to consider whether these panels can be used safely as part of a wider building external wall system, and therefore could remain on a building under certain approved circumstances. If, in the meantime, a landlord chooses to take down and replace cladding, care should be taken to consider the impact that removal may have on the other wall elements, especially insulation, and therefore on the overall fire integrity of the building as well as other Building Regulation requirements.		The Panel will engage with experts across the country to consider whether these panels can be used safely as part of a wider building external wall system, and therefore could remain on a building under certain approved circumstances. If, in the meantime, a landlord chooses to take down and replace cladding, care should be taken to consider the impact that removal may have on the other wall elements, especially insulation, and therefore on the overall fire integrity of the building as well as other Building Regulation requirements.
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	* Approved Document B.		* Approved Document B.
	* Celotex RS5000 PIR insulation.		* Celotex RS5000 PIR insulation.
−	* Cladding for buildings.
	* Defects in construction.		* Defects in construction.
	* Grenfell fire door investigation.		* Grenfell fire door investigation.
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	* Grenfell Tower industry response group.		* Grenfell Tower industry response group.
	* Grenfell Tower Inquiry.		* Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
−	* Fire.
−	* Fire compartmentation.
−	* Fire in buildings.
−	* Fire safety design.
	* ICE Grenfell Tower review.		* ICE Grenfell Tower review.
	* Independent review of the building regulations and fire safety.		* Independent review of the building regulations and fire safety.
		+	* Joint Competent Authority.
	* Lakanal House fire.		* Lakanal House fire.
	* Ronan Point.		* Ronan Point.

Designing Buildings at 14:10, 16 May 2018

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−	\|It is clear that this failure must be understood; it must be rectified without delay, and the government is determined to ensure that happens. As an initial step I can inform the House today that I am establishing an independent expert advisory panel who will advise the government on any steps that should immediately be taken on fire safety. Further details of the panel including its members will be released shortly.	+	\| It is clear that this failure must be understood; it must be rectified without delay, and the government is determined to ensure that happens. As an initial step I can inform the House today that I am establishing an independent expert advisory panel who will advise the government on any steps that should immediately be taken on fire safety. Further details of the panel including its members will be released shortly.
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−	\|...I want to know if there are measures we can put in place now to keep people safe and I want them done immediately. I want the public to be confident everything possible is being done.	+	\| ...I want to know if there are measures we can put in place now to keep people safe and I want them done immediately. I want the public to be confident everything possible is being done.
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−	\|It is important that the best expertise from across our industry, the research communities, the professions and the public sector is drawn out to support the government and society at this critical time of need. I look forward to working with Sir Ken and drawing in expertise which will help address the challenges faced. I know that the will to positively contribute from professional bodies and others is strong and we will deploy this to support our work.	+	\| It is important that the best expertise from across our industry, the research communities, the professions and the public sector is drawn out to support the government and society at this critical time of need. I look forward to working with Sir Ken and drawing in expertise which will help address the challenges faced. I know that the will to positively contribute from professional bodies and others is strong and we will deploy this to support our work.
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−	\|width="100%"\|The tests that are currently being conducted are a screening test to identify which Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels are of concern. It tests the filler – the core of the panel – to check if it is of limited combustibility (category 1) or not (category 2 or 3). This is in line with the requirement of the Building Regulations guidance. The filler is one element of the overall cladding system.	+	\|width="100%"\|
		+	The tests that are currently being conducted are a screening test to identify which Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels are of concern. It tests the filler – the core of the panel – to check if it is of limited combustibility (category 1) or not (category 2 or 3). This is in line with the requirement of the Building Regulations guidance. The filler is one element of the overall cladding system.
	If the panel core fails the test we would expect the landlord to take the recommended interim fire safety measures issued on [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safety-checks-following-the-grenfell-tower-fire-22-june-2017 22 June 2017].		If the panel core fails the test we would expect the landlord to take the recommended interim fire safety measures issued on [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safety-checks-following-the-grenfell-tower-fire-22-june-2017 22 June 2017].

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−	\|This reconfirms the advice already provided to building owners about the immediate steps they should take to ensure buildings are safe. Landlords of buildings with cladding using the same combination of materials as in this first full scale test must now act on the additional advice they have been given since this test, to seek professional advice about any necessary remedial work.	+	\| This reconfirms the advice already provided to building owners about the immediate steps they should take to ensure buildings are safe. Landlords of buildings with cladding using the same combination of materials as in this first full scale test must now act on the additional advice they have been given since this test, to seek professional advice about any necessary remedial work.
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	* Advice for External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems with a render or brick-slip finish.		* Advice for External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems with a render or brick-slip finish.
	* Advice note for external wall systems that do not incorporate ACM.		* Advice note for external wall systems that do not incorporate ACM.
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		+	On 16 May 2018, Housing Secretary James Brokenshire MP today updated Parliament on the fire door investigation undertaken by the Grenfell Tower independent expert advisory panel following the Metropolitan Police discovery that a fire door installed at Grenfell Tower designed to resist fire for up to 30 minutes failed after just 15. For more information see: Grenfell fire door investigation

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	* Cladding for buildings.		* Cladding for buildings.
	* Defects in construction.		* Defects in construction.
		+	* Grenfell fire door investigation.
	* Grenfell Tower articles.		* Grenfell Tower articles.
	* Grenfell Tower fire.		* Grenfell Tower fire.

Designing Buildings at 15:41, 14 December 2017

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	On 25 August, the results of the final test were published, a system consisting of ACM cladding with a limited combustibility filler (category 1 in screening tests) with stone wool insulation. The Grenfell Tower independent expert advisory panel reported that this combination of materials can be compliant with the building regulations when installed and maintained properly. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-completes-large-scale-fire-safety-testing-programme https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-completes-large-scale-fire-safety-testing-programme]		On 25 August, the results of the final test were published, a system consisting of ACM cladding with a limited combustibility filler (category 1 in screening tests) with stone wool insulation. The Grenfell Tower independent expert advisory panel reported that this combination of materials can be compliant with the building regulations when installed and maintained properly. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-completes-large-scale-fire-safety-testing-programme https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-completes-large-scale-fire-safety-testing-programme]
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		+	On 11 December 2017, the Department for Communities and Local Government in consultation with the Independent expert advisory panel published:
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		+	* Advice for External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems with a render or brick-slip finish.
		+	* Advice note for external wall systems that do not incorporate ACM.

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Designing Buildings at 11:02, 16 November 2017

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−	On 14 June 2017, a fire broke out in Grenfell Tower, a block of flats in North Kensington, London. The fire started shortly before 1 am and engulfed the building within 15 minutes. 80 people ~~are presumed~~ dead, ~~although the final figure is likely to be higher~~.	+	On 14 June 2017, a fire broke out in Grenfell Tower, a block of flats in North Kensington, London. The fire started shortly before 1 am and engulfed the building within 15 minutes. 70 people were eventually confirmed dead, along with one stillborn baby.

	On 26 June 2017, in a statement to the House of Commons, Sajid Javid, Secretary of State at the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) announced the creation of an independent expert panel to advise the government on the fire. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/government-response-to-the-grenfell-tower-tragedy https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/government-response-to-the-grenfell-tower-tragedy]		On 26 June 2017, in a statement to the House of Commons, Sajid Javid, Secretary of State at the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) announced the creation of an independent expert panel to advise the government on the fire. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/government-response-to-the-grenfell-tower-tragedy https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/government-response-to-the-grenfell-tower-tragedy]