Commenting on further fire safety tests on cladding and
insulation recommended by the Expert Advisory Panel today,
, Chairman of the Local
Government Association, said:
“We are pleased the Expert Advisory Panel has acted on our
concerns and is making much-needed changes to the testing
process. This new testing needs to be undertaken urgently.
“Councils worked speedily to send samples of ACM cladding for
testing. These showed that only 10 per cent of the 166 councils
which own their housing stock have high-rise buildings with
confirmed ACM cladding.
“But we have been clear all along that entire cladding panels and
the insulation behind them need to be fire tested together as a
system, rather than just the core of the panels on their
own.
“The fire at Grenfell Tower has been an unimaginable tragedy.
This continues to be a hugely difficult time for communities but
it is vital that we get this right. Councils will do whatever it
takes to ensure our residents are all safe in their homes.
“The Government needs to work with the LGA, councils and fire
experts to decide how we collectively take action on the result
of the new testing.”
NOTES TO EDITORS
The Government's Expert Advisory Panel has today recommended
further tests on cladding and insulation - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/expert-panel-recommends-further-tests-on-cladding-and-insulation
