Can RAAC be left in place safely?

Often, yes. Where the risk assessment supports it, RAAC can remain in service under a management plan that records its condition, sets monitoring intervals, keeps the panels dry and defines what triggers further action. Critical elements are the exception and need prompt intervention.

Who is responsible for managing RAAC in a building?

The duty holder, usually the building owner or employer, is responsible. A management plan names who owns the risk and who acts on it, so responsibility is clear and auditable rather than assumed.

What triggers action under a management plan?

Typical triggers are new or worsening cracking or deflection, fresh water damage, a change of use that increases occupancy or loading, or a planned alteration near RAAC. The plan sets these out so staff know when to call us back.

Will a management plan satisfy our insurers?

A documented plan that records the RAAC, its risk ratings, responsibilities and monitoring regime is exactly the kind of evidence insurers and auditors look for. We prepare it to support that, though the final position rests with your insurer.

RAAC Management Plans

Where RAAC can remain in service, a management plan sets out how to keep it safe in the meantime. RAACScan prepares clear, practical RAAC management plans that record what is present, who is responsible, how it will be monitored and what will trigger further action.

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What a management plan is for

Removing or remediating all RAAC at once is rarely possible or necessary. Much of it can be managed safely in place for a defined period, provided someone is responsible, the condition is recorded, and there are clear rules about monitoring and when to escalate. A management plan is the document that makes that happen.

It turns a one-off survey into an ongoing, auditable system, which is exactly what owners need to demonstrate they are meeting their duty of care under health and safety and premises legislation.

What the plan contains

A register of RAAC locations, extent and current risk ratings, keyed to plans
Named responsibilities: who owns the risk and who acts on it
Monitoring and reinspection intervals appropriate to each risk category
Trigger points: the changes in condition or use that prompt further action
Interim controls already in place, such as propping or restricted access
A record of works done and decisions taken, kept up to date over time

Keeping the building usable

A good management plan keeps a building in safe, productive use rather than forcing premature closure. It sets sensible controls: avoiding added roof loads, keeping the roof covering watertight so panels stay dry, controlling alterations near RAAC, and reinspecting on a schedule matched to the risk.

Because water is the main driver of RAAC deterioration, the plan gives particular weight to roof maintenance and leak response, since keeping panels dry is often the single most effective management measure.

Working with your team

We prepare the plan to sit alongside your existing estates and health-and-safety systems, in language your facilities team can act on, and we are happy to brief responsible persons so they understand what to watch for. As reinspections are completed the plan is updated, so it remains a live record rather than a document that ages on a shelf.

Frequently asked questions

Can RAAC be left in place safely?: Often, yes. Where the risk assessment supports it, RAAC can remain in service under a management plan that records its condition, sets monitoring intervals, keeps the panels dry and defines what triggers further action. Critical elements are the exception and need prompt intervention.
Who is responsible for managing RAAC in a building?: The duty holder, usually the building owner or employer, is responsible. A management plan names who owns the risk and who acts on it, so responsibility is clear and auditable rather than assumed.
What triggers action under a management plan?: Typical triggers are new or worsening cracking or deflection, fresh water damage, a change of use that increases occupancy or loading, or a planned alteration near RAAC. The plan sets these out so staff know when to call us back.
Will a management plan satisfy our insurers?: A documented plan that records the RAAC, its risk ratings, responsibilities and monitoring regime is exactly the kind of evidence insurers and auditors look for. We prepare it to support that, though the final position rests with your insurer.

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