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<p>Where Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding is present on residential buildings
over 18 metres in height, the Government is providing testing for local authorities,
housing associations and private sector landlords, free of charge. If the screening
tests indicate that such cladding would not meet the limited combustibility requirements
of the current Building Regulations guidance, it is for landlords in consultation
with the fire and rescue service and other experts to determine, and take, the best
course of action, communicating closely with residents. My Department has issued advice
on the interim mitigating measures landlords should implement. Where work is necessary
to ensure the fire safety of social housing, we will ensure that lack of financial
resources will not prevent them going ahead.</p>
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