Trade bodies sound fire alarm over pre-insulated pipework

Two leading trade associations have called for more rigorous checks on the fire safety of pre-insulated pipework installed in buildings.
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) have issued a joint statement raising concern about the suitability of pipework normally used for underground primary heating networks, now being deployed inside buildings.
They are particularly concerned about the use of coiled flexible polyethylene i