Fire chiefs have warned that the ambition to build homes quickly and sustainably using modern methods of construction (MMC) should not come at the expense of building safety.
The National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) note of caution came as part of a position statement on MMC.
It called on the government to tighten rules on testing MMC.
The NFCC said it welcomed building safety reforms, but also called for “significant cultural change” to improve competency levels in construction. It also urged the industry to promote MMC in a manner which provides safe buildings for all.
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