The issue of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in schools across the UK is currently hitting the headlines. The Authority's Resources Committee discussed a report on the use of RAAC in the Scottish police estate in May of this year.

The Police Scotland estates team became aware that RAAC was in the roof of the Fettes (Edinburgh) fleet workshop during repair works in April 2023. As a result, structural engineers were brought in to assess the condition of the RAAC in the workshop as well as to inspect the rest of the Fettes complex for the presence of RAAC.

This led to an immediate review of the Police Scotland buildings that were built, or had extensions/renovations undertaken during the period of time that RAAC was widely used in the construction of buildings. 

This review confirmed RAAC was found in only three sites (Fettes, Perth and Baluniefield) and has not be identified in the rest of the Police Scotland estate.

Members were given assurances about the business continuity measures put in place with officers and staff removed from affected high risk areas.

Police Scotland's Estates Team are working with structural engineers and business areas to identify longer term solutions.

The Committee are expecting a further update on proposals to deal with RAAC at a future meeting.

You can read the full report in 'Related Content' below and you can watch a recording of the discussion at our May Resources Committee too.