Fire safety in occupied buildings during works: lessons from CROSS Safety Reports

Author: Emma Shaw

Date published

5 January 2026

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Free
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Fire safety in occupied buildings during works: lessons from CROSS Safety Reports

The Structural Engineer

Author

Emma Shaw

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 1, 2026, Page(s) 22-23

Date published

5 January 2026

Author

Emma Shaw

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 1, 2026, Page(s) 22-23

Price

Free

Emma Shaw, Content & Engagement Manager at CROSS, draws on a series of recent reports to highlight fire-safety issues that may arise when works are carried out on occupied buildings.

Additional information

Format:
PDF
Pages:
22-23
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

Tags

Safety Refurbishment Fire Professional Guidance Issue 1

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