Thanet District Council and Kent Trading Standards warn of unsuitable wood
January 29, 2009 9:03 AM
Anyone planning to use the timber washed ashore on Thanet's beaches last week (Thursday 22 January) is being warned that it is not suitable for building work.
The timber has already started to show up at building sites in the area, despite the public being advised not to take the wood away from the beaches. People are being reminded that anyone who has recovered timber must report this to the Receiver of Wreck at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency within 28 days or they will be committing a criminal offence. Failure to report items to the Receiver of Wreck can result in a fine of up to £2,500.
Report Forms can be downloaded from http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga07-home/emergencyresponse/mcga-receiverofwreck/mcga-howtoreportawreck/web_-_system-row-report_form.htm
Thanet District Council's Building Control team is now warning that the timber is not suitable for use in building work, such as extensions or loft and property conversations, as it has been floating in the sea for several days, since being lost from the cargo shop Sinegorsk. The wood is also untreated and ungraded and, to satisfy Building Regulations, structural timber must stamped with a Grade Mark to show that the timber has been graded and is suitable for use in building construction work.
For further advice, contact Thanet District Council's Building Control department on 01843 577000.
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