Thousands of properties across the UK could be falling short of strict new fire safety standards, because of the often unrecognised hazard presented by painted walls and ceilings. As walls and ceilings are the main surfaces conducting fire spread around buildings, they are mainly constructed from non-flammable materials such as plaster, plasterboard, and concrete. However, the materials that are then applied to them can increase the risk posed by fire.
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