Gabriel
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Presumably the 'three' in the BBC report refers to samples tested, not tower blocks. The article is unclear, but if it is the cladding, then the number of buildings 'at potential risk' will be much higher.
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Grenfell Tower block disaster
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Presumably the 'three' in the BBC report refers to samples tested, not tower blocks. The article is unclear, but if it is the cladding, then the number of buildings 'at potential risk' will be much higher.
Gabriel
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The residents in these buildings need to be re-housed as a matter of urgency. The buildings would be easy targets for terrorists and mentally unbalanced arsonists.
As opposed to the balanced ones? ;-)
Not sure how thousands of people can be rehoused as a matter of urgency. I agree it's a pressing problem, but with a shortage of housing stock already, it's going to be nigh on impossible. How do you even go about prioritising which people need moved first?
However, as you point out, were something else to happen, be that deliberate or accidental, then the Government would be in an even worse position.
allan harper
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If you lived in one of those tower blocks would you think it was a matter of urgency?As opposed to the balanced ones? ;-)
Not sure how thousands of people can be rehoused as a matter of urgency. I agree it's a pressing problem, but with a shortage of housing stock already, it's going to be nigh on impossible. How do you even go about prioritising which people need moved first?
However, as you point out, were something else to happen, be that deliberate or accidental, then the Government would be in an even worse position.
Gabriel
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If you lived in one of those tower blocks would you think it was a matter of urgency?
Of course.
However, as I pointed out, where will the Government start? Will it leave it to local authorities to decide, and if so, which residents are to be given priority? Which block is to be deemed less at risk, in that its residents have to wait while others in similar buildings are moved to 'safer' accommodation? Some areas will have precious little space to rehouse so many people, so should those people expect to be moved further afield?
I'm not being flippant, just pointing out some of the logistical problems facing those who must decide.
kaz7
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Tests have revealed that at least seven tower blocks across England are fitted with combustible cladding.
Among them are the Chalcots Estate in Camden, north London, where the cladding is being removed, and the Mount Wise Tower in Plymouth.
Theresa May said local authorities and fire services are "taking all possible steps" to ensure the towers are safe, while hundreds more buildings are due for checks.
Details of at-risk structures will be revealed after residents are informed, the Department for Communities and Local Government says.
Earlier, Downing Street said 600 buildings in England had "similar cladding", but it was later confirmed that there are 600 high rises with any form of cladding.
The Government is performing tests on 100 tower blocks a day, with results coming back "within hours", Mrs May said.
A Number 10 spokeswoman said residents of affected buildings could be rehomed if the blocks are found to be unsafe after further tests.
Among them are the Chalcots Estate in Camden, north London, where the cladding is being removed, and the Mount Wise Tower in Plymouth.
Theresa May said local authorities and fire services are "taking all possible steps" to ensure the towers are safe, while hundreds more buildings are due for checks.
Details of at-risk structures will be revealed after residents are informed, the Department for Communities and Local Government says.
Earlier, Downing Street said 600 buildings in England had "similar cladding", but it was later confirmed that there are 600 high rises with any form of cladding.
The Government is performing tests on 100 tower blocks a day, with results coming back "within hours", Mrs May said.
A Number 10 spokeswoman said residents of affected buildings could be rehomed if the blocks are found to be unsafe after further tests.
PannickAtTheDisco
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600 tower blocks says to me a complete failure in the regulations.
Gabriel
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600 tower blocks says to me a complete failure in the regulations.
Chap on BBC London News, Arnold Tarnley, saying that regulations and accountability have been eroded, with so much subcontracting that it's very difficult to pinpoint who should be held responsible for certain decisions.
yeseye
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A principal contractor is the contractor with control over the construction phase of a project involving more than one contractor. They are appointed in writing by the client (commercial or domestic) to plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety during this phase.Chap on BBC London News, Arnold Tarnley, saying that regulations and accountability have been eroded, with so much subcontracting that it's very difficult to pinpoint who should be held responsible for certain decisions.
Gabriel
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A principal contractor is the contractor with control over the construction phase of a project involving more than one contractor. They are appointed in writing by the client (commercial or domestic) to plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety during this phase.
Thanks.
So in this scenario, would that be Rydon?
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...or-grenfell-a-safety-and-accountability-issue