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		+	* CIOB responds to Newsnight report - Trapped: the UK's building safety crisis.
	* Cladding for buildings.		* Cladding for buildings.
	* Grenfell fire door investigation.		* Grenfell fire door investigation.

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	This column is supplied by the Association of Consultant Architects, the national professional body representing architects in private practice in the UK. Membership for eligible practices is free, please visit [http://www.acarchitects.co.uk www.acarchitects.co.uk]		This column is supplied by the Association of Consultant Architects, the national professional body representing architects in private practice in the UK. Membership for eligible practices is free, please visit [http://www.acarchitects.co.uk www.acarchitects.co.uk]

−	~~FROM THE ARCHITECTS JOURNAL 4 APRIL 2018~~	+	= Overview =
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−	~~Grenfell Tower fire~~	+
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−	~~1 Overview~~	+
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−	~~2 Updates~~	+
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−	~~2.1 June 2017~~	+
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−	~~2.2 July 2017~~	+
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−	~~2.3 December 2017~~	+
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−	~~2.4 March 2018~~	+
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−	~~2.5 April 2018~~	+
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−	~~2.6 Fire door investigation~~	+
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−	~~2.7 Cladding replacement~~	+
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−	~~2.8 Expert reports~~	+
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−	~~3 Find out more~~	+
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−	~~3.1 Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki~~	+
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−	~~4 External references~~	+
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−	Overview	+

	On 14 June 2017, a fire broke out in Grenfell Tower, a block of social housing flats in North Kensington, London occupied by between 400 and 600 people. The fire was reported shortly after midnight and rapidly engulfed the building.		On 14 June 2017, a fire broke out in Grenfell Tower, a block of social housing flats in North Kensington, London occupied by between 400 and 600 people. The fire was reported shortly after midnight and rapidly engulfed the building.
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	The Metropolitan Police reported that 350 people were living in the Tower at the time. It was thought that 255 escaped and 14 were not in the tower that night. This left 80 people unaccounted for. However, in November 2017, the Met confirmed that the number of people who had been formally identified to the satisfaction of the Coroner as having died as a result of the fire was 70. A stillborn baby was also been recorded as a victim of the fire.		The Metropolitan Police reported that 350 people were living in the Tower at the time. It was thought that 255 escaped and 14 were not in the tower that night. This left 80 people unaccounted for. However, in November 2017, the Met confirmed that the number of people who had been formally identified to the satisfaction of the Coroner as having died as a result of the fire was 70. A stillborn baby was also been recorded as a victim of the fire.

−	(Ref. ~~[http://news~~.~~met.police.uk/news/update-number-of-victims-of-the-grenfell-tower-fire-formally-identified-is-70-276398 http://~~news.met.police.uk/news/update-number-of-victims-of-the-grenfell-tower-fire-formally-identified-is-70-276398])	+	(Ref. www.news.met.police.uk/news/update-number-of-victims-of-the-grenfell-tower-fire-formally-identified-is-70-276398)

	The source of the fire is thought to have been a fridge freezer, and the unexpected speed of the fire’s spread is believed to have been contributed to by the recently-installed exterior cladding, a kind that has been cited as contributing to similar fires in high-rise buildings around the world in recent years.		The source of the fire is thought to have been a fridge freezer, and the unexpected speed of the fire’s spread is believed to have been contributed to by the recently-installed exterior cladding, a kind that has been cited as contributing to similar fires in high-rise buildings around the world in recent years.
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	Successive housing ministers have been criticised for delaying a review of fire safety regulations and Approved Document B of the building regulations for four years, following the recommendations made after the Lakanal House fire.		Successive housing ministers have been criticised for delaying a review of fire safety regulations and Approved Document B of the building regulations for four years, following the recommendations made after the Lakanal House fire.

−	Updates	+	= Updates =

−	June 2017	+	== June 2017 ==

	On 16 June 2017, Prime Minister Theresa May announced a public inquiry would be held, while urgent safety reviews were conducted into thousands of similar tower blocks, particularly those renovated with the same cladding system. On 29 June, it was announced that the Inquiry would be led by retired Court of Appeal judge Sir Martin Moore-Bick. For more information see: Grenfell Tower Inquiry.		On 16 June 2017, Prime Minister Theresa May announced a public inquiry would be held, while urgent safety reviews were conducted into thousands of similar tower blocks, particularly those renovated with the same cladding system. On 29 June, it was announced that the Inquiry would be led by retired Court of Appeal judge Sir Martin Moore-Bick. For more information see: Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
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	On 30 June 2017, the CEO’s of the Construction Industry Council, Build UK and the Construction Products Association, met with the Permanent Secretary of the Department for Communities and Local Government, together with officials from the Cabinet Office, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Homes and Communities Agency (now Homes England) and the Local Government Association, to agree the establishment of a joint industry task force to enable the sector to respond to the demand for products and services to replace cladding and other fire safety equipment in the aftermath of the tragedy.		On 30 June 2017, the CEO’s of the Construction Industry Council, Build UK and the Construction Products Association, met with the Permanent Secretary of the Department for Communities and Local Government, together with officials from the Cabinet Office, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Homes and Communities Agency (now Homes England) and the Local Government Association, to agree the establishment of a joint industry task force to enable the sector to respond to the demand for products and services to replace cladding and other fire safety equipment in the aftermath of the tragedy.

−	July 2017	+	== July 2017 ==

	On 14 July 2017, the BBC reported that a full review of the building regulations would be undertaken, although it is not clear when this will be officially announced, and it is likely to be complicated by the ongoing police investigation and public inquiry. (Ref. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40602991 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40602991])		On 14 July 2017, the BBC reported that a full review of the building regulations would be undertaken, although it is not clear when this will be officially announced, and it is likely to be complicated by the ongoing police investigation and public inquiry. (Ref. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40602991 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40602991])
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	Tests carried out by BRE on a combination of cladding and insulation systems in July and August confirmed that the systems did not comply with the Building Regulations. See ACM cladding testing by BRE for more information.		Tests carried out by BRE on a combination of cladding and insulation systems in July and August confirmed that the systems did not comply with the Building Regulations. See ACM cladding testing by BRE for more information.

−	December 2017	+	== December 2017 ==

	On the 14th December 2017, a memorial service was to be held at St. Paul's Cathedral to mark 6 months since the fire.		On the 14th December 2017, a memorial service was to be held at St. Paul's Cathedral to mark 6 months since the fire.
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	On 18 December 2017, Building a Safer Future: Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety: Interim Report, was published, which called for a 'universal shift in culture'. See Independent review.		On 18 December 2017, Building a Safer Future: Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety: Interim Report, was published, which called for a 'universal shift in culture'. See Independent review.

−	March 2018	+	== March 2018 ==

	In March 2018, it was announced that the site of Grenfell Tower is likely to be turned into a memorial for the 72 victims who lost their lives. According to a government document 'Principles Governing Consultations on the Future of the Grenfell Tower Site', the 'voice of the bereaved' will lead the decision-making process.		In March 2018, it was announced that the site of Grenfell Tower is likely to be turned into a memorial for the 72 victims who lost their lives. According to a government document 'Principles Governing Consultations on the Future of the Grenfell Tower Site', the 'voice of the bereaved' will lead the decision-making process.
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	A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said the information had been given to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, "so that they are able to take any action required".		A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said the information had been given to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, "so that they are able to take any action required".

−	April 2018	+	== April 2018 ==

	In April 2018, the London Evening Standard reported a leaked copy of a draft report being prepared by BRE Global that provides details of the refurbishment of the tower which failed to meet fire safety standards.		In April 2018, the London Evening Standard reported a leaked copy of a draft report being prepared by BRE Global that provides details of the refurbishment of the tower which failed to meet fire safety standards.
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	Crucially though, the report did not explicitly conclude whether or not the design or installation was at fault, or whether the works were approved or inspected.		Crucially though, the report did not explicitly conclude whether or not the design or installation was at fault, or whether the works were approved or inspected.

−	Fire door investigation	+	== 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.		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.
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	For more information, see Grenfell fire door investigation		For more information, see Grenfell fire door investigation

−	Cladding replacement	+	== Cladding replacement ==

	On 16 May 2018, the government announced it would fully fund the removal and replacement of unsafe cladding by councils and housing associations at an estimated cost of £400 million. Further details will be announced shortly explaining how to apply for this funding, including conditions attached to the grant. Building owners in the private sector must make their own arrangements to ensure they are made safe.		On 16 May 2018, the government announced it would fully fund the removal and replacement of unsafe cladding by councils and housing associations at an estimated cost of £400 million. Further details will be announced shortly explaining how to apply for this funding, including conditions attached to the grant. Building owners in the private sector must make their own arrangements to ensure they are made safe.
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	(Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-it-will-fully-fund-unsafe-cladding-removal-in-social-housing https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-it-will-fully-fund-unsafe-cladding-removal-in-social-housing])		(Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-it-will-fully-fund-unsafe-cladding-removal-in-social-housing https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-it-will-fully-fund-unsafe-cladding-removal-in-social-housing])

−	Expert reports	+	== Expert reports ==

	On 4 June 2018, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry published 4 expert reports. These revealed that there had been failures in fire doors, lifts, water supplies for fire fighters, the cladding system, cavity barriers, and ventilation systems. They also suggested that the ‘stay put’ advice remained in place for too long. However, there was insufficient evidence to determine the cause of the fire, although it had originated around a fridge-freezer in Flat 16. For more information see: Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Expert reports.		On 4 June 2018, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry published 4 expert reports. These revealed that there had been failures in fire doors, lifts, water supplies for fire fighters, the cladding system, cavity barriers, and ventilation systems. They also suggested that the ‘stay put’ advice remained in place for too long. However, there was insufficient evidence to determine the cause of the fire, although it had originated around a fridge-freezer in Flat 16. For more information see: Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Expert reports.
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	For more detailed information about the construction of Grenfell Tower and the implications for building design see: ACM cladding, and Celotex RS5000 PIR insulation.		For more detailed information about the construction of Grenfell Tower and the implications for building design see: ACM cladding, and Celotex RS5000 PIR insulation.

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	* ACM cladding.		* ACM cladding.
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	* Grenfell Tower independent expert advisory panel.		* Grenfell Tower independent expert advisory panel.
	* Grenfell Tower Inquiry.		* Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
		+	* Hackitt report on Grenfell Tower from the ACA.
	* 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.

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Procurement after Grenfell: the independent full service role of the architect can do a lot to fill the gaps caused by lowest-cost methods of procurement.

By Richard Harrison, Immediate Past President of the ACA and its representative on the Construction Industry Council reviews into Grenfell

Every construction project begins with strategic decisions by clients who, in commissioning a project, make decisions on appointments, budgets, programmes and contracts. The success or failure of all projects follows these key initial decisions.

The Grenfell Tower fire has demonstrated that the current procurement system for both consultants and contractors does not generate best safety, value or quality because of a universal focus on capital cost. The industry is now in agreement that this focus is flawed and must be fundamentally changed.

A number of issues have been raised by the Hackitt Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety. One broad area of change we can expect is in clarifying roles and responsibilities for ensuring that buildings are safe. As Judith Hackitt said in her interim report:

“There needs to be a golden thread for all complex and high-risk building projects so that the original design intent is preserved and recorded, and…any changes go through a formal review process involving people who are competent and who understand the key features of the design."

What is also now being questioned is the relevant skill and competence of those who carry out the procurement. They need to consider whether the project contracts encourage the ‘Golden Thread’? Are the chosen forms of contract appropriate for the nature of the project: are they adversarial or collaborative, do they encourage social value as well as economy and innovation?

In future, it would seem the procurement process must integrate the security of this thread from design commencement to construction completion and thereafter in occupation.

So what else should a robust and effective procurement process achieve?

To begin with, the process needs to ensure the required performance. This puts performance specifying in doubt when seen as a means of saving on consultants’ fees because it often results in specialist contractors’ design development not being adequately and independently checked for compliance. It’s likely there will be a drive to raise levels of competence in the specialist design and construction sectors. Procurers will be seeking to ensure these new industry standards are demanded and achieved.

It may become a requirement for Building Regulations approval before commencing site work on each element. This will need to be set out at project procurement along with adherence to approved designs and discouragement of change during construction. Procurers will need to ensure that design changes are referred back to the original design team for acceptability of the proposed change. On safety, it may be that CDM regulations should be extended to include life safety for occupants and a whistle-blower facility incorporated.

Under this improved form of procurement, handover should only occur when all ‘life safety’ systems are complete and to ensure this, procurement would need to more clearly define ‘completion’ and appoint an individual or organisation with professional independence from the contractor to certify completion. This is the key to achieving the ‘Golden Thread’. On traditional contracts it is the role of the architect. The consequence of the Grenfell disaster, the end of PFI and the collapse of Carillion should be to re-establish this role for all contracts however large.

It follows that this new procurement process will require more time and resources. It will take time to be thoroughly developed and may extend project programmes. Fast-tracking projects will continue but should only be used with experienced teams, ideally with collaborative forms of contract such as the ACA’s PPC2000 and FAC1.

The industry will have to mandate adequate quality control by all parties as part of the procurement process, including designers, site managers, clerks of works, resident architects and engineers. It will have to be built into the process of procurement from the outset.

It may not fix lowest-cost methods of procurement entirely, but the independent full-service role of the architect can do a lot to fill the gaps.

This column is supplied by the Association of Consultant Architects, the national professional body representing architects in private practice in the UK. Membership for eligible practices is free, please visit [http://www.acarchitects.co.uk www.acarchitects.co.uk]

FROM THE ARCHITECTS JOURNAL 4 APRIL 2018

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	The Metropolitan Police reported that 350 people were living in the Tower at the time. It was thought that 255 escaped and 14 were not in the tower that night. This left 80 people unaccounted for. However, in November 2017, the Met confirmed that the number of people who had been formally identified to the satisfaction of the Coroner as having died as a result of the fire was 70. A stillborn baby was also been recorded as a victim of the fire.		The Metropolitan Police reported that 350 people were living in the Tower at the time. It was thought that 255 escaped and 14 were not in the tower that night. This left 80 people unaccounted for. However, in November 2017, the Met confirmed that the number of people who had been formally identified to the satisfaction of the Coroner as having died as a result of the fire was 70. A stillborn baby was also been recorded as a victim of the fire.

−	(Ref. http://news.met.police.uk/news/update-number-of-victims-of-the-grenfell-tower-fire-formally-identified-is-70-276398)	+	(Ref. [http://news.met.police.uk/news/update-number-of-victims-of-the-grenfell-tower-fire-formally-identified-is-70-276398 http://news.met.police.uk/news/update-number-of-victims-of-the-grenfell-tower-fire-formally-identified-is-70-276398])

	The source of the fire is thought to have been a fridge freezer, and the unexpected speed of the fire’s spread is believed to have been contributed to by the recently-installed exterior cladding, a kind that has been cited as contributing to similar fires in high-rise buildings around the world in recent years.		The source of the fire is thought to have been a fridge freezer, and the unexpected speed of the fire’s spread is believed to have been contributed to by the recently-installed exterior cladding, a kind that has been cited as contributing to similar fires in high-rise buildings around the world in recent years.
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	“Once inspections are completed and necessary work identified, DCLG will work with housing associations and local authorities to identify the most appropriate options for supporting funding.”		“Once inspections are completed and necessary work identified, DCLG will work with housing associations and local authorities to identify the most appropriate options for supporting funding.”

−	On 21 June 2017, Melanie Dawes wrote a similar letter to owners, landlords and managers of private residential blocks offering testing of ACM cladding, paid for by DCLG. (Ref. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safety-checks-on-private-residential-blocks)	+	On 21 June 2017, Melanie Dawes wrote a similar letter to owners, landlords and managers of private residential blocks offering testing of ACM cladding, paid for by DCLG. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safety-checks-on-private-residential-blocks https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safety-checks-on-private-residential-blocks])

	On 23 June 2017, the Police confirmed the fire started in a Hotpoint fridge freezer. They also announced that small-scale fire tests had been carried out on the Reynobond ACM cladding and Celotex insulation and both had failed. Detective Superintendent Fiona McCormack said; "The insulation was more flammable than the cladding. Tests show the insulation samples combusted soon after the test started."		On 23 June 2017, the Police confirmed the fire started in a Hotpoint fridge freezer. They also announced that small-scale fire tests had been carried out on the Reynobond ACM cladding and Celotex insulation and both had failed. Detective Superintendent Fiona McCormack said; "The insulation was more flammable than the cladding. Tests show the insulation samples combusted soon after the test started."

−	On 24 June 2017, the government issued a statement from Sajid Javid MP, the secretary of state for the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) regarding the cladding testing failure rate. (Ref. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-from-the-secretary-of-state-regarding-the-cladding-testing-failure-rate)	+	On 24 June 2017, the government issued a statement from Sajid Javid MP, the secretary of state for the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) regarding the cladding testing failure rate. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-from-the-secretary-of-state-regarding-the-cladding-testing-failure-rate https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-from-the-secretary-of-state-regarding-the-cladding-testing-failure-rate])

	It confirmed that all the cladding samples tested at that point, that is, samples from 34 high-rise buildings in 17 local authority areas, had failed a combustibility test carried out by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). Fire and rescue services were asked to conduct fire safety inspections of those buildings to decide what remedial works might be required.		It confirmed that all the cladding samples tested at that point, that is, samples from 34 high-rise buildings in 17 local authority areas, had failed a combustibility test carried out by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). Fire and rescue services were asked to conduct fire safety inspections of those buildings to decide what remedial works might be required.
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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.

−	(Ref. https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/government-response-to-the-grenfell-tower-tragedy)	+	(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])

	For more information, see Grenfell Tower independent expert advisory panel.		For more information, see Grenfell Tower independent expert advisory panel.
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−	On 14 July 2017, the BBC reported that a full review of the building regulations would be undertaken, although it is not clear when this will be officially announced, and it is likely to be complicated by the ongoing police investigation and public inquiry. (Ref. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40602991)	+	On 14 July 2017, the BBC reported that a full review of the building regulations would be undertaken, although it is not clear when this will be officially announced, and it is likely to be complicated by the ongoing police investigation and public inquiry. (Ref. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40602991 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40602991])

−	On 19 July 2017, the Local Goverment Association (LGA) called for an “urgent and immediate” review of the building regulations. Lord Porter, LGA Chairman, said; "We cannot wait for the result of the public inquiry or coroner’s report before this review is started. We have to act based on what we know now". (Ref. https://www.local.gov.uk/about/news/lga-calls-urgent-and-immediate-building-regulation-review)	+	On 19 July 2017, the Local Goverment Association (LGA) called for an “urgent and immediate” review of the building regulations. Lord Porter, LGA Chairman, said; "We cannot wait for the result of the public inquiry or coroner’s report before this review is started. We have to act based on what we know now". (Ref. [https://www.local.gov.uk/about/news/lga-calls-urgent-and-immediate-building-regulation-review https://www.local.gov.uk/about/news/lga-calls-urgent-and-immediate-building-regulation-review])

	Communities Secretary Sajid Javid made an oral statement to Parliament on 20 July 2017, giving an update on the government response to the fire. He said that:		Communities Secretary Sajid Javid made an oral statement to Parliament on 20 July 2017, giving an update on the government response to the fire. He said that:

−	"...no more than 208 local authority and housing association residential blocks over 18 m tall have been fitted with aluminium composite material cladding. 189 of these have had cladding samples tested by the Building Research Establishment, they’ve been tested by proxy or they have already had taken their cladding down. None of them have passed the limited combustibility test." (Ref. https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/statement-on-grenfell-tower-20-july-2017.)	+	"...no more than 208 local authority and housing association residential blocks over 18 m tall have been fitted with aluminium composite material cladding. 189 of these have had cladding samples tested by the Building Research Establishment, they’ve been tested by proxy or they have already had taken their cladding down. None of them have passed the limited combustibility test." (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/statement-on-grenfell-tower-20-july-2017 https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/statement-on-grenfell-tower-20-july-2017].)

	DCMS also published an explanatory note on the large-scale testing. File:20170720 Explanatory note on large scale testing FINAL.pdf.		DCMS also published an explanatory note on the large-scale testing. File:20170720 Explanatory note on large scale testing FINAL.pdf.
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	On 16 May 2018, the government announced it would fully fund the removal and replacement of unsafe cladding by councils and housing associations at an estimated cost of £400 million. Further details will be announced shortly explaining how to apply for this funding, including conditions attached to the grant. Building owners in the private sector must make their own arrangements to ensure they are made safe.		On 16 May 2018, the government announced it would fully fund the removal and replacement of unsafe cladding by councils and housing associations at an estimated cost of £400 million. Further details will be announced shortly explaining how to apply for this funding, including conditions attached to the grant. Building owners in the private sector must make their own arrangements to ensure they are made safe.

−	(Ref. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-it-will-fully-fund-unsafe-cladding-removal-in-social-housing)	+	(Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-it-will-fully-fund-unsafe-cladding-removal-in-social-housing https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-it-will-fully-fund-unsafe-cladding-removal-in-social-housing])

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	* Torre Windsor office building fire.		* Torre Windsor office building fire.
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