Exterior Refurbishment and Fire Safety Strategies for High-Rise Council Estates in the UK
Conference paper
Fahmi, G. and Hashemi, A. 2021. Exterior Refurbishment and Fire Safety Strategies for High-Rise Council Estates in the UK. ZEMCH 2021: 8th Zero Energy Mass Custom Home International Conference. Dubai, UAE 26 - 28 Oct 2021 ZEMCH Network.
Authors | Fahmi, G. and Hashemi, A. |
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Type | Conference paper |
Abstract | This research investigates the current exterior refurbishment strategies for high- rise council estates with the aim to enhance fire regulations and reduce risk of fire in buildings. This research outlines the main causes of the catastrophic Grenfell Tower fire and the current Building Regulations that were enforced during the time of its exterior refurbishment (i.e. replacement of fabric/cladding). Potential recommendations/enhancements made subsequent to the Grenfell Tower fire, proposed by the relevant institutions and its professionals, are analysed. A case study based in the borough of Westminster is then analysed in order to assess its proposed exterior refurbishment strategy in relation to compliance with the building regulations and safety requirements. The results reveal that although the refurbishment strategies have improved, there are some defects in the enforcement of the regulatory systems that should be addressed. |
Year | 2021 |
Conference | ZEMCH 2021: 8th Zero Energy Mass Custom Home International Conference |
Publisher | ZEMCH Network |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Repository staff only |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Anyone |
Publication dates | |
Online | Jan 2022 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 17 Sep 2021 |
Deposited | 29 Oct 2021 |
Journal citation | pp. 730-739 |
ISSN | 2652-2926 |
Book title | ZEMCH 2021: International Conference Proceedings |
Book editor | Tabet Aoul, K. A. |
Shafiq, M. T. | |
Attoye, D. E. | |
ISBN | 978-9948-31-000-6 |
Web address (URL) of conference proceedings | http://www.zemch.org/zemch_conference_proceedings |
Copyright holder | © 2021 The Authors |
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