RONA-29 Response Historic

Appraise tall blocks for progressive collapse, wind loads, and fire resistance

Recommendation

All blocks over six storeys in height should be appraised by a structural engineer: (a) whether they are susceptible to progressive collapse {paragraph 191}; (b) whether they adequately resist the maximum wind loadings which they may experience {paragraph 214}; (c) their behaviour in the event of fire {paragraph 216}.

Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic

No government response recorded.

Source
Report Ronan Point Inquiry — Final Report 06 Nov 1968
Recommendation age 57.7 yrs
Last formal update No formal updates