Discuss the key recommendations arising from the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety carried out by Dame Judith Hackett.

School of Environment & Technology

Referral/Deferral Examination 2019/20

BE655

BUILDING PATHOLOGY AND LIFE CARE

Question 1

The fire at Grenfell Tower in June 2017 has resulted in a substantial review of the building regulations and their enforcement with specific focus on High Risk Residential Buildings.

Discuss the key recommendations arising from the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety carried out by Dame Judith Hackett.

(50 marks)

Question 3

a)      Name and discuss the phenomenon being depicted in the cross section of reinforced concrete below.

 (20 marks)

b)      Deterioration in concrete can occur as a result of various factors. Discuss design and construction errors that lead to such shortcomings. (30 marks)