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144 The Building Research Establishment: Week 2

A manager at the BRE accepted he made a fundamental omission when analysing test data.

A manager at the BRE accepted he made a fundamental omission when analysing test data. Tony Baker told the inquiry he failed to notice non-combustible magnesium oxide boards used in a test by the insulation manufacturer Celotex.
The inquiry also heard from David Jones of Herefordshire Building Control who produced a certificate which incorrectly stated Kingspan insulation was a material of β€˜limited combustibility’. This is the standard suggested for use on buildings over 18 metres in height. He admitted taking information at β€˜face value’ but told the inquiry he was misled by Kingspan.

Presenter / Producer: Kate Lamble
Producer: Sharon Hemans
Researcher: May Cameron
Studio Mix: Gareth Jones

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