Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

Tower Cladding

Discuss anything non Z4 related here
User avatar
obewan
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1536
Joined: Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:53 pm
Location: End of A590 cul de sac (South Cumbria)

Tower Cladding

Post by obewan » Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:10 pm

So the media have just shown live on TV several tower blocks in London with flammable cladding
Is it me or is that not only giving terrorist ideas, but identifying potential targets? :cry:
E89 2.0 SDrive MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport

Vonlipvig
Member
Member
Posts: 636
Joined: Sun Aug 28, 2016 4:34 pm
Location: West Devon

Tower Cladding

Post by Vonlipvig » Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:43 pm

Got 3 of them down here in Plymouth as well. Right by the dockyard though so plenty of armed response, assuming they got intel before any nutter gets close
2009 Sapphire Black 23i

User avatar
andysat
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 16731
Joined: Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:52 pm

Tower Cladding

Post by andysat » Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:22 pm

FFS!-they don't need help!
Image
Gone but not forgotten.
New ride silver e93.

sticky

Tower Cladding

Post by sticky » Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:32 pm

Chances are it was "foreign" labour fitting the panels so they have all the info already

User avatar
obewan
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1536
Joined: Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:53 pm
Location: End of A590 cul de sac (South Cumbria)

Tower Cladding

Post by obewan » Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:16 pm

Sounds like the contractor that fitted the cladding on the Grenfell tower was also awarded the other jobs
Hmmmmm :erm:
E89 2.0 SDrive MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport

User avatar
TitanTim
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 8045
Joined: Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:21 pm

Tower Cladding

Post by TitanTim » Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:58 pm

I'm guessing the Local Authorities would have put the refurbishment jobs out to tender and would have gone for the most competitive quote. In the their defense why would they question the quality of the panels used as you would assume they would be to the required safety standard, unless they quoted for one type of panel and used an inferior type instead :?

Tim.
Image

User avatar
buzyg
Legend
Legend
Posts: 26423
Joined: Fri May 20, 2011 6:11 pm
Location: Cornwall

Tower Cladding

Post by buzyg » Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:28 pm

Vonlipvig wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:43 pm Got 3 of them down here in Plymouth as well. Right by the dockyard though so plenty of armed response, assuming they got intel before any nutter gets close
I walk past them most days on my lunch time stroll down to the water front, at Mount Wise. Based on the armed response time, for an alert at our facility you are spot on. The boys in Blue could be there PDQ 365/24/7 :thumbsup:
Image

sticky

Tower Cladding

Post by sticky » Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:40 pm

TitanTim wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:58 pm I'm guessing the Local Authorities would have put the refurbishment jobs out to tender and would have gone for the most competitive quote. In the their defense why would they question the quality of the panels used as you would assume they would be to the required safety standard, unless they quoted for one type of panel and used an inferior type instead :?

Tim.
The council having the work done is also responsible for the fire/safety compliance of all their properties including the materials used/fitted.
Same council is also responsible for budget ======= so who checks the council ???? do they even have people qualified for that job or is the safety control also out to tender ???? Fire Brigade/Service not involved unless requested.
Big question as to who actually signed off on that work stating it"s all OK, he should be first on the line up for Q"s and A"s.
Everyone involved in pricing knows the prices, what they get for the money,,,,,,or not

User avatar
Mr Tidy
Legend
Legend
Posts: 23608
Joined: Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:18 pm
Location: North West Surrey

Tower Cladding

Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:40 pm

buzyg wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:28 pm
I walk past them most days on my lunch time stroll down to the water front, at Mount Wise. Based on the armed response time, for an alert at our facility you are spot on. The boys in Blue could be there PDQ 365/24/7 :thumbsup:
Maybe, but personally I'd feel much more comfortable living in something low-rise regardless of response time. :P
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

User avatar
buzyg
Legend
Legend
Posts: 26423
Joined: Fri May 20, 2011 6:11 pm
Location: Cornwall

Tower Cladding

Post by buzyg » Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:45 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:40 pm
buzyg wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:28 pm
I walk past them most days on my lunch time stroll down to the water front, at Mount Wise. Based on the armed response time, for an alert at our facility you are spot on. The boys in Blue could be there PDQ 365/24/7 :thumbsup:
Maybe, but personally I'd feel much more comfortable living in something low-rise regardless of response time. :P
Not every one gets to choose though. The view must be fantastic looking out over Plymouth Sound and Mount Edgecombe. But yes I'm with you on that, I'll stick with our suburban box.
Image

User avatar
Mr Tidy
Legend
Legend
Posts: 23608
Joined: Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:18 pm
Location: North West Surrey

Tower Cladding

Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:50 pm

buzyg wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:45 pmNot every one gets to choose though. The view must be fantastic looking out over Plymouth Sound and Mount Edgecombe. But yes I'm with you on that, I'll stick with our suburban box.
Hope this doesn't come across in any way cynical or smug, but if you have to pay your own way you do get to choose - but that's also why I can't afford to live in Kensington!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

Vonlipvig
Member
Member
Posts: 636
Joined: Sun Aug 28, 2016 4:34 pm
Location: West Devon

Tower Cladding

Post by Vonlipvig » Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:57 am

buzyg wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:28 pm I walk past them most days on my lunch time stroll down to the water front, at Mount Wise. Based on the armed response time, for an alert at our facility you are spot on. The boys in Blue could be there PDQ 365/24/7 :thumbsup:
Very nice, should go for a swim now the pools are open. I only get a walk to the chaddy with the pain of not drinking :cry:
2009 Sapphire Black 23i

Online
raymond.harper
Member
Member
Posts: 953
Joined: Sun Aug 14, 2016 12:30 am

Tower Cladding

Post by raymond.harper » Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:10 am

Should these tower blocks not have some form of insurance so that in the event of a fire the insurance company pays out to rehouse everyone while the tower block is rebuilt?

User avatar
Pastry
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 2288
Joined: Wed May 25, 2016 5:01 pm
Location: South East

Tower Cladding

Post by Pastry » Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:19 am

Mr Tidy wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:40 pm
buzyg wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:28 pm
I walk past them most days on my lunch time stroll down to the water front, at Mount Wise. Based on the armed response time, for an alert at our facility you are spot on. The boys in Blue could be there PDQ 365/24/7 :thumbsup:
Maybe, but personally I'd feel much more comfortable living in something low-rise regardless of response time. :P
I assume that's an age thing Tim, easier on your legs? :poke: :D
991 Carrera 2S
Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i

User avatar
Mr Tidy
Legend
Legend
Posts: 23608
Joined: Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:18 pm
Location: North West Surrey

Tower Cladding

Post by Mr Tidy » Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:30 pm

raymond.harper wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:10 amShould these tower blocks not have some form of insurance so that in the event of a fire the insurance company pays out to rehouse everyone while the tower block is rebuilt?
Cover for loss of rent is widely available as an add-on to buildings insurance for private property owners, and I'm sure it is available for local authorities too - whether they choose to have it is another matter!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

Post Reply