Can a building code overcome bad intentions?

[CodeWarrior]

The UK doesn’t have earthquakes like Turkey, etc., so it will probably take another type of catastrophe (fire) to expose the corruption there. Codes are a tool that need acceptance by all affected to succeed in protecting lives from disasters.

Building codes do not offset corruption in UK construction industry

Corruption in the UK construction industry is a serious issue that has far-reaching consequences. It undermines the reputation of the industry, increases the cost of construction projects, and puts the public and the environment at risk.

www.ibtimes.co.uk

 

[steveray]

Grenfell was not a catastrophe?

 

[e hilton]

Grenfell was not a catastrophe?

“so it will probably take another type of catastrophe (fire)”

 

[steveray]

“so it will probably take another type of catastrophe (fire)”

Just saying...it happened and unless the article is old, the assumption is it fixed nothing.....