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Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete: estatesidentification guidance

Identify reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in your education setting and seekinform specialistthe adviceDepartment tofor assessEducation it(DfE) andimmediately developvia managementthe plans.DfE Capital Portal.

From:
Department for Education
Published
14 December 2022
Last updated
31 August 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC): estatesidentification guidance

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It can be used by all parties involved in the identification of RAAC in educationalthe buildings.relevant education estates.

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    Published 14 December 2022
    Last updated 31 August 2023 + show all updates

    1. Replaced 'Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC): estates guidance' with 'Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC): identification guidance', and updated on-page text accordingly.

    2. First published.