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DfE provides guidance on action to take if RAAC is found in school roofs

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Published on: 10 February 2021

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LNB News 10/02/2021

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Issue Date: 10 February 2021

Published Date: 10 February 2021

Jurisdiction(s): England

Article summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has published guidance on how schools can identify and take action if reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is found in roofs. RAAC is a lightweight, ‘bubbly’ form of concrete commonly used in buildings, including schools, between the mid-1960s and the mid-1980s. It is less strong than traditional concrete and there have been problems as a result, which could have significant consequences. The guide explains how an owner (local authority, academy trust or diocese) can carry out an initial check to determine whether further advice or action is necessary.

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