NSW will ban the use of dangerous cladding on high-rise buildings this week, following public submissions by the state’s Commissioner for Fair Trading.

The ban will cover aluminium cladding panels with a core mass greater than 30% polyethylene in certain multistorey buildings. It will apply to external cladding, walls, external insulation, facades or rendered finishes.

Companies found using banned building products will be fined up to $1.1 million, and individuals up to $220,000.

Victoria announced a similar ban in March.