Fife Council is taking proactive steps to inspect all of its council houses for RAAC, a type of concrete that has raised concerns after causing school closures in England.
Over 30,000 homes are slated for assessment, but the council expects no significant issues to arise.
Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), employed as a lighter and cost-effective alternative to traditional concrete between the 1950s and 1980s, is under scrutiny due to durability concerns.
Finance spokesperson Altany Craik said: "These checks extend to all buildings the council owns, manages, leases, or lets to third parties."
He also noted: "A cautionary review of all council houses has also been initiated.
"Although it's at an early stage, it is not anticipated the review will identify any significant challenges with RAAC in the council's housing stock."
The inspections are being conducted by qualified chartered civil and structural engineers.
During a council meeting, SNP councillors John Beare and Craig Walker raised questions about the matter and sought assurance regarding the presence of RAAC in Fife Council buildings.
Mr. Beare emphasized the importance of addressing community concerns and requested a briefing once the reviews are completed.
In a separate development, the replacement of RAAC in the roof space of St Andrews University student venues Club 601 and Stage is currently underway.
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