Construction specialists are concerned the Government focus on cladding safety means other fire risks in buildings are being ignored.
Fit out body FIS has published new guidance on fire-stopping in building service openings, an area often neglected at design stage, it warns.
“This has historically been considered part of contractors' design, and as a result, little consideration is given to fire-stopping service openings at initial design stage,” said FIS CEO Iain McIlwee.
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