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  • To view our Loss Prevention Standard that supports this checklist, please view the following link : https://connect.avivab2b.co.uk/documents/view/aviva_external_wall_insulation_systems_lps.pdf

External Wall Insulation Systems Checklist

  • 1. Has the type of external wall insulation (EWI) material been confirmed?

  • 2. Is the EWI material non-combustible, or does it have proven fire performance rating which meet the requirements of an accredited third party approval scheme?

  • 3. Has the substrate wall which supports the insulation been confirmed?<br>• Non-combustible brick/block work?<br>• Combustible, timber framed?

  • 4. Does the wall have internal open cavities?<br>Are the cavities fitted with suitable fire barriers?

  • 5. Are all combustible wall systems formally recorded in appropriate drawings and documentation?

  • 6. Is the condition of the wall insulation good with no exposed fixings, cracking or evidence of exposed foam or other types of combustibles?

  • 7. Are there any exposed vents, pipes, cables or fixings that penetrate the wall/insulation material?<br>• Are any of these combustible?<br>• Can they be replaced or be encased with non-combustible materials?

  • 8. Are any walls protected against potential impact damage including vehicular?

  • 9. Have there been instances of malicious damage or arson in the area?<br>Are security precautions appropriate to reduce potential malicious damage or arson attack?

  • 10. Is the condition of the EWI system included in regular formal self-inspection regimes?

  • 11. Are cracks and damage identified, and formally tracked through to repair completion?<br>Are repairs treated quickly and as a matter of urgency?

  • 12. Are all wheelie bins, skips and waste materials maintained at least 10m from any identified EWI systems?

  • 13. Is all yard storage maintained at least 10m from any identified EWI systems?

  • 14. Is smoking and are smoking shelters prohibited from within 10m of any identified EWI systems?<br>In no instances should cigarette waste material holders be mounted onto EWI systems.

  • 15. Are all forms of hot work prohibited on or within 10m of any EWI systems?

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