Cladding Remediation Programme: factsheet
Information for homeowners and residents about the Cladding Remediation Programme.
Overview
Cladding on buildings
Cladding generally refers to the external wall system used on some buildings. This can be used to provide thermal insulation, weather resistance or to improve a building’s appearance.
How cladding can be dangerous
Some cladding previously used on buildings contains materials which are highly flammable, and could contribute to a fire spreading widely and rapidly.
What remediation is and why it is necessary
The Grenfell tragedy of 14 June 2017 highlighted issues with unsafe cladding and other fire safety defects that could be present in residential buildings across the UK. The Cladding Remediation Programme was set up, by Scottish Government, with the aim of protecting homeowners and residents of multi residential buildings with potentially unsafe cladding in Scotland.
Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that multi residential buildings with cladding are assessed to identify whether this cladding presents a fire risk. Following this, work may be needed to eliminate or mitigate risks depending on severity. This is called remediation.
What buildings are within scope
A building must meet all of the following criteria to be in scope of the Programme:
- is a flatted, residential building
- has an external wall system (i.e. cladding)
- is 11 metres or more in height
- was constructed or developed between 1 June 1992 and 1 June 2022
Who will carry out and pay for remediation
We expect that responsible developers will agree to take forward and pay for the assessment and potential remediation of buildings that are within the scope of the Programme. However, the Government will provide funding to institutional owners such as social landlords, homeowners and factors who register an expression of interest and meet criteria.