UK government lay out plans to make property developers pay to replace dangerous cladding

The video discusses the Richmond House fire, highlighting safety issues like missing cavity barriers, similar to those in Grenfell Tower. It critiques the government's lack of funding for low-rise buildings and calls for a comprehensive safety solution. The government plans to make developers cover cladding costs for buildings between 11 to 18 meters, but there's criticism for not admitting full culpability. Leaseholders welcome progress but urge further action.

What was a significant safety feature missing in both Richmond House and Grenfell Tower?

• Sprinkler systems

• Emergency exits

• Cavity barriers

• Fire alarms

Which buildings will have their flammable cladding costs covered by developers according to the government's announcement?

• Buildings under 11 meters

• Buildings over 18 meters

• Buildings between 11 to 18 meters

• All buildings regardless of height

What major event led to the uncovering of unsafe living conditions for leaseholders?

• The government's new policy announcement

• The Worcester Park fire

• The Grenfell Tower fire

• The Richmond House fire

Who has been primarily blamed for the unsafe conditions in buildings?

• The fire department

• The construction industry

• The government

• The leaseholders

What has the government admitted regarding its role in the building safety crisis?

• It had no responsibility in the crisis

• It provided adequate funding for all buildings

• It was not involved in the construction process

• It failed to oversee the building control system properly