Grenfell fire building safety reforms

Letter on government response to definition of higher-risk buildings review

Why linked: Government response letter on definition of higher-risk buildings review—policy response on building definition scope

Government response letter on definition of higher-risk buildings review—policy response on building definition scope

In response to: Review of the definition of higher-risk buildings

Implementation timeline for Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations

Why linked: Implementation timeline for Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations—key document tracking delivery schedule for Phase 2 recommendations

Implementation timeline for Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations—key document tracking delivery schedule for Phase 2 recommendations

In response to: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report: December 2025

Implementation timeline for Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations

Why linked: Implementation timeline for Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations September 2025—progress tracking document for Phase 2 recommendations

Implementation timeline for Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations September 2025—progress tracking document for Phase 2 recommendations

In response to: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report: September 2025

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response (HTML)

Why linked: Government response to Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report - core strategic document

Government response to Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report - core strategic document

In response to: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response

New building control regime for higher-risk buildings and wider changes to the building regulations in Wales

Why linked: Welsh consultation outcome on the new building control regime in Wales — Welsh parallel regime.

We want your views on proposed changes to the building control regime and building regulations in Wales.

​​Building Safety Levy: technical consultation ​

Why linked: Building Safety Levy technical consultation outcome - statutory funding mechanism for building safety within explicit scope

​​This consultation seeks views on the design and implementation of the building safety levy, which will apply to certain new residential buildings requiring building control approval in England.

The government accepts this recommendation. The National Fire Chiefs Council are reviewing the guidance for the provision of lift fire control switches with the Building Safety Regulator to support a

Why linked: February 2025 Government response to Phase 2 recommendation on lift fire controls — direct on Phase 2 implementation.

The government accepts this recommendation. The National Fire Chiefs Council are reviewing the guidance for the provision of lift fire control switches with the Building Safety Regulator to support a view on standardisation in buildings. They are also surveying fire …

The government accepts this recommendation. A fire safety strategy is already required with building control applications for the construction of and significant work to higher-risk buildings. The Bui

Why linked: Government response on fire safety strategy requirements - implementation of fire safety standards for higher-risk buildings

The government accepts this recommendation. A fire safety strategy is already required with building control applications for the construction of and significant work to higher-risk buildings. The Building Safety Regulator will consider how to make the current guidance about what …

The government accepts this recommendation. The Building Safety Regulator is undertaking a review of how statutory guidance, currently offered in the form of Approved Documents, might best be structur

Why linked: Government response on Building Safety Regulator review of Approved Documents - statutory guidance evolution for building safety

The government accepts this recommendation. The Building Safety Regulator is undertaking a review of how statutory guidance, currently offered in the form of Approved Documents, might best be structured, updated and presented in order to provide accurate, up to date …

The government accepts this recommendation. The Building Safety Regulator has conducted an initial review of the definition of a higher-risk building. Plans for an ongoing review, which will help stre

Why linked: Government response on Building Safety Regulator review of higher-risk building definition - BSR operational policy implementation

The government accepts this recommendation. The Building Safety Regulator has conducted an initial review of the definition of a higher-risk building. Plans for an ongoing review, which will help strengthen the building system, reassure residents and identify whether the list …

The government accepts this recommendation. We will address this recommendation through the ongoing Approved Document B review, led by the Building Safety Regulator. The review and industry engagement

Why linked: Government response on Approved Document B review - statutory fire safety guidance evolution

The government accepts this recommendation. We will address this recommendation through the ongoing Approved Document B review, led by the Building Safety Regulator. The review and industry engagement will explore ways through which Approved Document B can be updated to …

The government accepts this recommendation. The Building Safety Regulator has conducted an initial review of the definition of a higher-risk building. Plans for an ongoing review, which will help stre

Why linked: Government response on Building Safety Regulator review of higher-risk building definition - BSR operational guidance

The government accepts this recommendation. The Building Safety Regulator has conducted an initial review of the definition of a higher-risk building. Plans for an ongoing review, which will help strengthen the building system, reassure residents and identify whether the list …

The government accepts this recommendation. A fire safety strategy is already required with building control applications for the construction of and significant work to higher-risk buildings. The Bui

Why linked: Government response on fire safety strategy requirements - implementation of fire safety standards

The government accepts this recommendation. A fire safety strategy is already required with building control applications for the construction of and significant work to higher-risk buildings. The Building Safety Regulator will consider how to make the current guidance about what …

The government accepts this recommendation. We will address this recommendation through the ongoing Approved Document B review, led by the Building Safety Regulator. The review and industry engagement

Why linked: Government response on Approved Document B review - fire safety standards guidance

The government accepts this recommendation. We will address this recommendation through the ongoing Approved Document B review, led by the Building Safety Regulator. The review and industry engagement will explore ways through which Approved Document B can be updated to …

The government accepts this recommendation. The Building Safety Regulator is undertaking a review of how statutory guidance, currently offered in the form of Approved Documents, might best be structur

Why linked: Government response on Building Safety Regulator review of Approved Documents - guidance on statutory safety standards

The government accepts this recommendation. The Building Safety Regulator is undertaking a review of how statutory guidance, currently offered in the form of Approved Documents, might best be structured, updated and presented in order to provide accurate, up to date …

Consultation on the new safety regime for occupied higher-risk buildings

Why linked: October 2023 consultation on the new safety regime for occupied higher-risk buildings — directly underpins Part 4 BSA 2022 SIs.

Consultation covering the proposed changes to building regulations under part 4 of the Building Safety Act 2022.

Part B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations

Why linked: Consultation outcome on Part B (Fire Safety) of Building Regulations - fire safety amendments to Building Regulations

We want your views on our plans to amend the building regulations for Approved Document Part B (Fire Safety)

Government response to the consultation on implementing the new building control regime for higher-risk buildings and wider changes to the building regulations for all buildings

Why linked: August 2023 Government response to the building control consultation — direct on regime.

August 2023 Government response to the building control consultation — direct on regime.

In response to: Consultation on implementing the new building control regime for higher-risk buildings an…

Government response to the consultation on changes to the building control profession and the building control process for approved inspectors (in future to be known as registered building control approvers)

Why linked: Filled the "Competence and competency frameworks for building control professionals" gap via web research

In response to: Changes to the building control profession and the building control process for approved …

Consultation on implementing the new building control regime for higher-risk buildings and wider changes to the building regulations for all buildings

Why linked: Filled the "Building Regulations reform consultation documents and impact assessments" gap via web research

Consultation covering the proposed changes to building regulations under part 3 of the Building Safety Act 2022.

Building a safer future: proposals for reform of the building safety regulatory system

Why linked: 'Building a safer future' consultation outcome (2020) — proposals for reform of the building safety regulatory system, foundational policy document.

We are seeking views on our proposals for a radically new building and fire safety system which puts residents' safety at its heart.

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 Report: government response (accessible)

Why linked: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 Report government response (accessible) - foundational reform document

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 Report government response (accessible) - foundational reform document

In response to: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report: government response