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UK government introduces restrictions for timber in mid-rise buildings' external walls

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Timber wall systems will need to pass a large-scale fire safety test before they can be used on medium-rise residential blocks in England under building regulations being introduced by the UK government. The UK government was first informed that this type of cladding was dangerous in 2002.

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Commenter says the architecture profession is "undervalued and underpaid"

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UK government to force developers to meet £4 billion cladding costs. Reader thinks the UK government forcing developers to meet £4 billion cladding costs is "the right move". The story will go on, though, as the developers will now fight for the cladding company to pay the costs.". "I said Rachel.

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Grenfell Tower in West London: Fire Inquiry

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Hackitt Interim Report: Block of Flats Development in North Kensington, British Capital City, England, UK. He underlined that the disaster was caused by individual private companies and government, with “total” building failure and “widespread” systematic failings. • Grenfell Tower Fire West London. 24 January 2022.

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