Ronan Point Inquiry
CompletedInquiry into the partial collapse of Ronan Point tower block in Canning Town on 16 May 1968 following a gas explosion which killed four people.
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| Title | Volume | Publication Date | Tracked recs | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronan Point Inquiry — Final Report | - | 06 Nov 1968 | 19 |
Recommendations (19)
Design system-built blocks to resist internal explosions and progressive collapse
The structure of all system-built blocks should be designed to withstand an internal explosion of a specified intensity without suffering progressive collapse {paragraphs 131, 145}.
Disconnect gas supply to unstrengthened buildings susceptible to progressive collapse
Until the building has been strengthened the gas supply to it should be disconnected {paragraph 131}.
Disconnect gas from unstrengthened system-built blocks to prevent progressive collapse
Gas supplies to properties in system-built blocks should be disconnected from those existing tall buildings, until they have been strengthened to prevent progressive collapse {paragraph 161}.
Extend London Gas Act nationwide, mandate free inspection, refuse unsafe gas
Investigate and implement improved ventilation in high-rise flats
Consideration should be given to means of improving ventilation in flats in high blocks {paragraph 172}.
Review regulations for storing explosive materials in high-rise residential blocks
The Regulations governing the storage of other potentially explosive materials in high blocks of flats should be reviewed {paragraph 173}.
Inform structural engineers about progressive collapse risk in system-built blocks
The structural engineers concerned with the development of system-built blocks should be made aware of the problem of progressive collapse {paragraph 183}.
Strengthen existing system-built blocks susceptible to progressive collapse
In system-built blocks that are susceptible to progressive collapse, it is probable that a considerable number of existing blocks are, the structure should be strengthened to prevent progressive collapse {paragraph 192}.
Design all system-built blocks to resist internal explosions and progressive collapse
All system-built blocks should be designed to withstand an internal explosion of a specified intensity without suffering progressive collapse {paragraphs 129, 188}.
Design system-built blocks to prevent susceptibility to progressive collapse
The design of system-built blocks should be such that they are not susceptible to progressive collapse {paragraph 190}.
Appraise tall blocks for progressive collapse, wind loads, and fire resistance
Disconnect gas from tall blocks susceptible to progressive collapse until strengthened
If any existing tall block is found to be susceptible to progressive collapse, the gas supply should be disconnected until it has been strengthened {paragraph 191}.
Strengthen blocks inadequately designed to resist wind loads or fire
Where blocks are inadequately designed to deal with wind loads, or fire, they should be adequately strengthened {paragraphs 214 and 216}.
Inform designers about progressive collapse; design blocks to prevent it
Designers of tall blocks should be made aware of the problem of progressive collapse, and the building should be designed so that it is not susceptible to progressive collapse {paragraph 188}.
Designers to assess and design for high wind loads until new Code
Designers to ensure tall blocks are fire protected until new Code
Until such time as a new Code of Practice has been prepared, designers of tall blocks should ensure that the structure is adequately protected from the effects of fire {paragraph 216}.
Examine non-system-built tall blocks for adequate wind load resistance
Other tall blocks, not system-built, should be examined as to whether they adequately resist the maximum wind loadings which they may experience {paragraph 214}.
Revise Fire Regulations for high-rise structural behaviour during normal intensity fires
The Fire Regulations should be revised to take account of the behaviour of the structure of high rise buildings in the event of fire of normal intensity {paragraph 216}.
Ensure Building Regulations and Codes of Practice are kept updated with new knowledge
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government should take urgent steps to ensure that the Building Regulations and Codes of Practice are kept up to date, and that they are revised as soon as new knowledge becomes available {paragraph 217}.