Combustible cladding ban needs to go further, say fire experts

By Jordan Marshall2018-10-02T14:21:00

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Fire union wants material outlawed on all buildings

Housing secretary James Brokenshire’s ban on combustible cladding has been met with mixed reviews by fire experts.

Speaking at the Conservative party conference on Monday, Brokenshire confirmed the government would be outlawing the use of combustible cladding on all new residential buildings above 18m, as well as schools, care homes, student accommodation and hospitals.

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