CROSS Safety Report: The potential impact of scaffolding on fire safety

Author: Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures

Date published

11 November 2024

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Free

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CROSS Safety Report: The potential impact of scaffolding on fire safety

The Structural Engineer

Author

Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 11, 2024, Page(s) 18-19

https://doi.org/10.56330/FQKN8507

Date published

11 November 2024

Author

Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 11, 2024, Page(s) 18-19

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/FQKN8507

Price

Free

Article (PDF)

This month's report discusses the potential fire safety risks of scaffolding when it is present around in-use buildings and the current risk assessment process.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
18-19
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Safety Fire Professional Guidance Issue 11

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