New blocks to be designed against progressive collapse
Ronan Point Inquiry · Ronan Point Inquiry — Final Report · Issued 6 November 1968
Government responseNot tracked (historical inquiry)
DeliveryNo statement from the addressee found
Recommendation, verbatim from the inquiry
●Inquiry recommendation, Chapter 8, Recommendations for new tall blocks, item (32)
Designers of new blocks must design the building so that it is not susceptible to progressive collapse, paying particular attention to introducing continuity at the joints and so disposing the load-bearing walls that alternative paths are provided in the event of local failure (paragraph 188).
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Government response
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Delivery
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