Live Breaking News & Updates on Loss Prevention Council

Stay updated with breaking news from Loss prevention council. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.

Grenfell cavity barriers only formally approved nine days after fire, inquiry hears


By Tom Lowe2021-03-09T11:36:00+00:00
Installed barriers had not been tested prior to use on tower’s refurbishment
The cavity barriers used on the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower were only formally approved as safe by the supplier nine days after the disastrous 2017 fire, the inquiry has heard.
Cavity barrier supplier Siderise had sold the barriers for use on Grenfell Tower for gaps ranging between 326mm and 425mm – despite the product only being tested to a maximum cavity of 300mm.
Christopher Mort giving evidence to Monday’s hearing
But Monday’s hearing was told how, in the immediate aftermath of the fire which claimed 72 lives, the firm had ordered a report which extended the application of the barriers to gaps of up to 425mm. ....

Christopher Mort , Loss Prevention Council , Grenfell Tower , Kate Grange , Barbara Lane , Harley Facades , கிறிஸ்டோபர் இறப்பு , இழப்பு ப்ரெவெந்ஶந் சபை , கிரென்ஃபெல் கோபுரம் , கேட் க்ரேஂக்ஜ் , பார்பரா சந்து , ஹார்லி முகப்பில் ,

Grenfell cavity barriers only approved nine days after fire, inquiry hears


By Tom Lowe2021-03-09T12:15:00+00:00
Installed barriers had not been tested prior to use on tower’s refurbishment
The cavity barriers used on the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower were only formally approved as safe by the supplier nine days
after the disastrous 2017 fire, the inquiry has heard.
Cavity barrier supplier Siderise had sold the barriers for use on Grenfell Tower for gaps ranging between 326mm and 425mm – despite the product only being tested to a maximum cavity of 300mm.
Christopher Mort giving evidence to Monday’s hearing
But Monday’s hearing was told how, in the immediate aftermath of the fire which claimed 72 lives, the firm had ordered a report which extended the application of the barriers to gaps of up to 425mm. ....

Christopher Mort , Loss Prevention Council , Grenfell Tower , Kate Grange , Barbara Lane , Harley Facades , கிறிஸ்டோபர் இறப்பு , இழப்பு ப்ரெவெந்ஶந் சபை , கிரென்ஃபெல் கோபுரம் , கேட் க்ரேஂக்ஜ் , பார்பரா சந்து , ஹார்லி முகப்பில் ,