Composite panic?
Series: RICS Building Surveying Faculty: The Journal ; (8) October/November 2003, 10-11(2)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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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.