Composite panic?
Loveland, A.
Composite panic? - 2003 - RICS Building Surveying Faculty: The Journal (8) October/November 2003, 10-11(2) .
Discusses how the presence of insulated composite panels in modern buildings has raised concerns. Problems have arisen when fires have started in buildings with this type of insulation, which appears to add to the rate of fire spread. Fire insurers may question the safety of such components. Suggests insurers, occupiers, imvestors and advisers, such as surveyors, become more familiar with the issues involved and methods of quantifying and reducing risks.
COMPOSITE PANELS
INSULATION
MANAGEMENT-HEALTH AND SAFETY-FIRE SAFETY
FIRE RISK
Composite panic? - 2003 - RICS Building Surveying Faculty: The Journal (8) October/November 2003, 10-11(2) .
Discusses how the presence of insulated composite panels in modern buildings has raised concerns. Problems have arisen when fires have started in buildings with this type of insulation, which appears to add to the rate of fire spread. Fire insurers may question the safety of such components. Suggests insurers, occupiers, imvestors and advisers, such as surveyors, become more familiar with the issues involved and methods of quantifying and reducing risks.
COMPOSITE PANELS
INSULATION
MANAGEMENT-HEALTH AND SAFETY-FIRE SAFETY
FIRE RISK