Combustible Cladding Building Order
AESG have successfully resolved another emergency order issued due to combustible aluminium composite panels (ACP)
The Banyule City Council issued the Owners Corporation with a Show Cause Notice in July 2018, which was subsequently followed by a Building Order.
AESGs initial role involved interpreting both the Show Cause Notice and the Building Order. As in this case, Local Councils often issue notices with a generic 'coverall' statements which simple ask owners to - "show cause why the combustible material on the site should not be removed."
The simplicity of Councils generic statement often begins the complicated process of identifying materials, establishing their combustibility (via laboratory testing), quantifying the area of coverage and identifying the fixing method to the base structure.
This building was originally constructed with ACP surrounding the emergency exits and ironically covered the cupboards containing integral firefighting equipment. Whilst the total ACP coverage of the whole building was less than 2%, the proximity to emergency exits increased the risk to residents and therefor the severity of the Order.
AESGs early works included:
- Sending the works to tender; where multiple quotes were obtained from builders
- Obtaining a Building Permit - which required new architectural plans to be developed