Altered use of pre-insulated pipework could pose ‘critical’ fire risk, trade groups warn

By Daniel Gayne2022-07-21T06:00:00

Source: TICA

Concerns as underground heating systems being installed above ground

More rigorous checks are needed to ensure a common type of pipework meets fire safety standards, two trade bodies have said.

Pre-insulated pipework has historically been used underground for primary heating networks, but is now being deployed inside buildings, raising concerns about its impact on fire safety.

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