Some types of cladding made from aluminium composite panels (also called ACPs) have been banned in NSW due to fire safety risks. Building with a rise in two-storeys or more if do not comply with the ban can be subject to fines.
The requirement comes after a fast-moving fire at Grenfell Tower in London tragically claimed the lives of 71 people in 2017, and a fire at the Lacrosse Building in Melbourne in 2014. It is believed the cladding material on both buildings contributed to the quick spread of the flames.
Up Down Access has an extensive experience in remedial building services and a dedicated in-house cladding replacement team. We have performed several projects of re-cladding since the regulation. Our specialists can assess your structure to determine if your cladding and insulation falls into any banned category and design a replacement project with you if needed.