British Government publishes list of RAAC-affected schools
epa10845758 An aerial photograph taken by drone shows a general view of Batley Girls High School, which is included on a list published by the UK government of schools affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in Batley, Britain, 07 September 2023. Over 150 schools have been advised to close all or some of their buildings due to the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), a building material used widely from the 1950’s to 1990’s which can fail once it has exceeded it’s fixed lifespan of 30 years. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN
