Litigation fears over new fire code
Language: English Series: Building ; 257(7745) 15 May 1992, 10(1)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: Architects fear they could be sued for professional negligence in the confusion surrounding two rival codes governing fire safety from the Loss Prevention Council and Building Regulations. Contractors look set to bear the financial burden of providing tougher fire prevention measures on sites now being demanded by the insurance companies according to the Association of British Insurers.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB2819-06 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 7028-1001 |
Architects fear they could be sued for professional negligence in the confusion surrounding two rival codes governing fire safety from the Loss Prevention Council and Building Regulations. Contractors look set to bear the financial burden of providing tougher fire prevention measures on sites now being demanded by the insurance companies according to the Association of British Insurers.