Judicial review initiated over Siderise product exclusion

Siderise Insulation Ltd has initiated judicial review proceedings against the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC).

The company is seeking the withdrawal and reversal of an RBKC decision made on 11 December 2024, which excludes Siderise products from construction projects within the borough.

RBKC’s decision is based on criteria linked to the Grenfell Tower fire.

Siderise argues that the criteria are being applied incorrectly in its case.

The company states that while its products were used in the Grenfell Tower refurbishment, the Grenfell Inquiry Report does not attribute any responsibility to the firm for the fire or its spread.

Siderise challenges basis of RBKC decision

RBKC’s exclusion policy targets companies that the council deems to have engaged in dishonesty, incompetence, or misleading behaviour related to the Grenfell tragedy.

Siderise states that the Grenfell Inquiry found no evidence of dishonesty or incompetence on its part.

The company contends that RBKC’s decision is unjustified and does not align with the inquiry’s findings.

Protecting company reputation and industry role

Siderise has positioned itself as a supplier of external passive fire protection products and states that it has worked to improve industry standards since the Grenfell fire.

The company emphasises that the exclusion by RBKC affects its reputation and its ability to provide fire protection solutions in the UK and internationally.

RBKC has acknowledged that some companies were excluded from the decision due to a lack of evidence of wrongdoing.

Siderise argues that it should fall within this category.

Siderise reaffirms commitment to building safety

Despite the legal proceedings, Siderise has stated that it remains committed to advancing building safety through its products, systems, and services.

The company continues to work towards higher industry standards and compliance.

Siderise has framed its challenge against RBKC as an effort to protect its standing as a British manufacturer supplying fire safety solutions worldwide.

Judicial review initiated over Siderise product exclusion: Summary

Siderise Insulation Ltd has launched judicial review proceedings against the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea following a decision on 11 December 2024 that excludes its products from construction projects in the borough.

The exclusion is based on criteria linked to the Grenfell Tower fire.

Siderise argues that the Grenfell Inquiry Report does not support the exclusion, as there was no finding of dishonesty, incompetence, or misleading behaviour by the company.

RBKC has stated that some companies were not included in its exclusion policy due to a lack of evidence against them, and Siderise believes it should be among them.

The company is taking legal action to challenge the decision and protect its reputation.

Siderise has stated that it remains focused on building safety and supporting industry standards through its products and services.