Which is fine but it doesn't alter that stay put is part of a lot of new regulations. The footprint of a building will still determine how many staircases it needs. I beleive there is a maximum distance a front door can be from a staircase. This would determine if more than one are needed.

However - Building Control pass product use based on those products being fit for purpose by way of at the very least an Agrement Certificate but hopefully a kitemark.
If they are told it does the job then who are they not to believe the facts?
The LA's are anything but blameless but the responsibility spreads far and wide sadly.

As others have said madness.

Common sense tells you that if a fire starts near the staircase you can't get to it then what is your escape route?

It is all well and good saying that there are fire doors* and other protection systems but what if they fail?

*Grenfall tower residents removed many of them them.

One more point

Can you clarify?

The inquiry is still going on so we have to wait for that conclusion. Compensation has been paid and no doubt there will be more to come depending on the outcome of the inquiry and liability.

Outside of Grenfall many of the other death trap tower blocks were built in Labour run boroughs so it's not just the Tories although as the current government they have to take responsibility.

One more point

I doubt any would be worse. Fire proofed, sprinklers and regular testing of fire evacuations should be mandatory but private residents will be under no obligation to conform to the last bit.
Or as badger says modifications to their own property is their choice.

We have surely got to consider alternatives to cheap build high rise.
Grenfell tower is surrounded by a variety of low rise accommodation.
We can’t afford to build anything so by default they will be looking at cheapest option.
There is plenty of open land around the building. So far better solution would be 5 storey traditional build. No issues with cladding. Plenty of stairwells and modern methods of construction (mmc) will sort all heating issues etc.
but as always in this world the issue no one wants to face is population numbers. Turn Grenfell into a park. Enforce wfh and tighten the borders. All around Kensington there are immigrants living in super low cost clad hotels.
We are learning zero and now clearly changing zero.
Pathetic.

Edited by dreamwaverider (22 Jan 2022 8.20am)