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Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC): identification guidance
Publication Year
2024
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Provides guidance for responsible bodies to identify RAAC and appoint a surveyor or engineer, and detailing follow on actions. Includes appendices for the DfE assessment survey, gathering information and access requirements. Covers the potential risks of RAAC, summarises the guidance stages, explains what RAAC is, how to identify and where to look, how to appoint an appropriately qualified building surveyor or structural engineer and what actions need to be taken.
Document History
Last updated: 25 April 2024 - Updated with information on the RAAC identification programme; a link to the structural issues form has been added to the landing page and guidance document for responsible bodies to report any cases of confirmed RAAC. First published: 14 December 2022.
Publisher Information
Department for Education
The Department for Education was formed on 12 May 2010 and is responsible for education and children's services. It was formerly known as the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
Ministerial and Public Communications Division
Piccadilly Gate
Store Street
Manchester
DfE
UK
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
Tel: 0370 000 2288
