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<p>Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, National Health Service organisations
must, as far as is reasonably practical, ensure that everyone on the premises are
safe in a fire situation. Therefore, they must consider the ban on combustible cladding
as part of the regular fire risk assessments they carry out on their estate when they
have new developments or refurbishment. This will include whether it applies to all
walls irrespective of height.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the NHS response to the Grenfell
tragedy a review of cladding used on NHS properties was undertaken and 10 were identified
with buildings that used Aluminium Composite Material. Mitigation actions were immediately
implemented, with the agreement of the Fire and Rescue Services, with plans being
put in place for its removal and replacement. The Department is funding this work.</p>
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