Legislation / Standards
The latest news from the Stone Industry
PAS 9980:2022 for the fire risk appraisal of external wall construction and cladding warns that engineered/reconstituted stone “cannot be assumed to be non‑combustible (as is the case with natural stone)".
Umar Akram Khatab has become the first person to be prosecuted following a Covid-19 spot check by HSE.
The change from CE marking to UKCA marking has been put back a year to 2023 in response to industry concerns.
There's no legitimate reason not to pay the minimum wage.
Most BuildUK contractor members say they will continue social distancing on at least some sites after 19 July.
In October in the USA, International standards organisation ASTM is hosting a symposium on the use of dimension stone in construction.
The WFF is working with HSE to see if it is possible to breathalyse for respirable crystalline silica (RCS).
Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented a budget of continued help but with increased taxes to follow.
BS 7533 part 101 code of practice for paving is out for comment. Deadline for submissions is 27 March.
The new BS 8298 for stone cladding is generally accepted as an improvement.
The government has commited £10million to establish a National Construction Products Regulator to oversee the quality of building products.
This is the new UKCA mark that replaces the CE mark from 1 January 2021.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced more help for the self-employed and an extension of government-backed business loans.
State support to be increased for businesses and employees hit by more coronavirus restrictions.