Table 2.

Risk ownership matrix

Structural performanceFire performanceNew service life (durability)cGenuine/latent defects
New structural elementsStructural engineerStructural engineerStructural engineerTrade contractor
Existing (retained) structural elements where strengthenedStructural engineerFire engineer/structural engineer/architectbMaterials consultant/structural engineerTrade contractor/insurance policy
Existing (retained) structural elements where subject to a change in design load or functionStructural engineerFire engineer/Structural engineer/architectbMaterials consultantInsurance policy
Existing (retained) structural elementsStructural engineeraMaterials consultantInsurance policy
a

Highlighted items may require changes and variation dependent on scope preferences, notation and so on

b

Depending on the element, protection will be specified by the structural engineer (i.e. cover requirements to concrete elements)

c

Generally assumed that the building's new service life matches Eurocode requirements

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