Capping fire risks in the built environment

Up in smoke: Firefighters working to extinguish flames engulfing bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings at the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po, in this file photo. MBAM said the event was a stark reminder of how see­mingly minor lapses, such as non-compliant scaffolding netting and inadequate fire-resistant materials, could escalate into catastrophes, especially in densely populated areas. — Reuters

Stricter controls on flammable materials gain industry approval

PETALING JAYA: Stakeholders in the construction industry here are more open towards tighter regulation governing the selection of construction materials, in particular materials used in the external face of buildings, even if their use is temporary.