Deakin University says all its buildings with façade cladding meet Australian standards and codes and a recent audit found they complied with fire detection, warning and protection requirements. But while the university has “no reason to think any Deakin building is unsafe” it is running materials tests for its 29 buildings of three or more storeys. Very wise. Are you universities with tower blocks doing the same?
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