Lawyers say system breached building regulations and likely contributed to deaths from fire
The smoke ventilation system at Grenfell Tower was “woefully inadequate”, breached building regulations and likely contributed to deaths, the inquiry into the disaster has heard.
The network of ducts and vents was supposed to keep the building’s common parts clear for escape but it failed, allowing thick smoke to spread through hallways making evacuation harder, claimed lawyers for the bereaved, survivors and residents.
