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Grenfell fire building safety reforms

The post-Grenfell building safety reform programme: a multi-Act regulatory regime built on the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022, operationalised through the higher-risk buildings regime, leaseholder cost protections, the Cladding Safety Scheme and the Building Safety Regulator, and now structured around implementing the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 and Phase 2 recommendations.

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2026

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15 May 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Building Safety (Responsible Actors Scheme and Prohibitions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: May 2026 Building Safety (Responsible Actors Scheme and Prohibitions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 — operationalises developer remediation contract enforcement.

These Regulations make amendments to the Building Safety (Responsible Actors Scheme and Prohibitions) Regulations 2023 (“the 2023 Regulations”). The Responsible Actors Scheme, established by the 2023 Regulations, requires relevant developers to identify relevant buildings they are responsible for and remediate …

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15 May 2026 | Consultation (open) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Consultation on Plan Approval Requirements for New Builds and Fire Safety Order Buildings

Why linked: Open consultation on plan approval requirements for new builds and fire safety order buildings — direct on regime.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking views of to amend the procedural requirements of the building control process for buildings under 18 metres. The proposals relate to the introduction of more stringent building control procedural requirements …

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15 May 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Improving Proportionality and Building Safety Outcomes in Building Control: Telecommunications work

Why linked: Improving proportionality consultation for telecommunications work — proportionality reform pathway.

This consultation seeks views on proposals to streamline the building control procedural requirements for the following types of building work within the higher-risk building regime: fibre optic cabling and mobile masts. In the case of building work to fibre optic …

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8 May 2026 | Policy paper BSR linked direct

Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data February to April 2026

Why linked: Building Safety Regulator approval application data - performance data of reform implementation

Building control approval applications received, determination times, decision outcomes and performance against statutory time limits from February to April 2026.

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29 Apr 2026 | Policy paper BSR linked direct

Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data January to March 2026

Why linked: Building Safety Regulator approval application data - performance data of reform implementation

Building control approval applications received, determination times, decision outcomes and performance against statutory time limits from January to March 2026.

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2 Apr 2026 | Consultation (open) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Plan approval requirements for new builds and fire safety order buildings

Why linked: April 2026 plan approval requirements consultation — direct on regime building control reform.

We are seeking views on amendments to submission and approval of plans in building control applications for new dwellings and buildings to which the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies.

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1 Apr 2026 | Guidance BSR HSE linked direct

Register your business as a building control approver

Why linked: April 2026 RBCA business registration guidance — direct on regime.

All private sector businesses that want to do building control work in England and Wales under the Building Act 1984 (as amended) must apply to register with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

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1 Apr 2026 | Guidance BSR HSE linked direct

Preparing a building assessment certificate application

Why linked: Guidance on building assessment certificate applications—direct operational guidance for Building Safety Regulator implementation, core to thread scope

The information principal accountable persons must submit when applying for a building assessment certificate from the Building Safety Regulator.

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31 Mar 2026 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Guidance on the use of remediation orders

Why linked: Guidance on remediation orders - implements Building Safety Act 2022 enforcement power

Guidance for local authorities and fire and rescue services on the use remediation orders, a Building Safety Act 2022 enforcement power.

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26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (open) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Redefining Category A building work consultation

Why linked: Consultation on Category A building work proportionality—relates to building control competence and regulatory framework amendments

This consultation seeks views on proposals to improve the proportionality of the building control process for Category A and Category B building work to existing buildings under the higher-risk building (HRB) control regime (‘the regime’). The consultation also seeks views …

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26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (open) linked direct

Proportionality in building control: categorisation of higher-risk building work

Why linked: Consultation on proportionality in building control and higher-risk building work—core to Building Safety Act implementation and building control reform

Seeking views on proposals to improve proportionality of 'Category A' and 'Category B' building work applications in the higher-risk regime.

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24 Mar 2026 | Impact assessment Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: impact assessments

Why linked: March 2026 Future Homes and Buildings Standards impact assessments — adjacent on Parts L and F (energy/ventilation) building regulations changes, regime-adjacent.

Impact assessments for the changes to Parts 6, L and F of the Building Regulations.

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↓ Future Homes Standard impact assessment (88pp)
24 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) BSR HSE linked direct

ICC Client Principles – Feedback form

Why linked: ICC Client Principles feedback on Building Safety Act 2022 and Part 2A - implements dutyholder expectations from reform

The Building Safety Act 2022, and the subsequent addition of Part 2A into the Building Regulations 2010, established clear expectations of clients as dutyholders, recognising their important role in shaping safe buildings. Many clients want to do the right thing, …

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13 Mar 2026 | Consultation (open) BSR HSE linked direct

Conditions of Authorisation Review & Fire Doorsets self-certification - Call for Evidence

Why linked: Conditions of Authorisation Review directly relates to self-certification schemes and fire safety regulatory reform in scope

The Building Safety Regulator has launched a review of the Conditions of Authorisation to ensure that existing Self Certification Schemes remain effective, proportionate and fit for purpose within the current building safety regulatory framework. Through this call for evidence, we …

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11 Mar 2026 | Policy paper BSR linked direct

Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data December 2025 to February 2026

Why linked: BSR building control approval application data tracks performance of post-Grenfell Building Safety Regulator

Building control approval applications received, determination times, decision outcomes and performance against statutory time limits from December 2025 to February 2026.

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2 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Cabinet Office Department for Business and Trade Department for Work and Pensions HSE Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Ministry of Justice linked direct

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Annual Report: February 2026 translations

Why linked: February 2026 Grenfell Annual Report translations — companion to 62501.

Translations of the ministerial foreword and executive summary of the February 2026 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Annual Report.

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2 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Cabinet Office Department for Business and Trade Department for Work and Pensions HSE Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Ministry of Justice linked direct

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Annual Report: February 2026

Why linked: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Annual Report February 2026—core progress report on implementation of Phase 2 recommendations

Annual Report on the government’s progress in implementing the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2: Annual Report F… (96pp)
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↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2: Annual Report February 2026 ↓ Annual Report February 2026: summary update ↓ Annual Report February 2026: the construction industry ↓ Annual Report February 2026: fire and rescue services ↓ Annual Report February 2026: response and recovery ↓ Annual Report February 2026: vulnerable people and Phase 1
2 Mar 2026 | Consultation (open) BSR HSE linked direct

Building Safety Regulator - Resident Panel Chairperson Recruitment

Why linked: Building Safety Regulator Resident Panel recruitment - statutory requirement from Building Safety Act 2022

BSR recruits Chair Person for Residents Panel Do you live in a high rise building in England? Do you feel you have something to offer on behalf of other people who live in high rise buildings? Do you feel you …

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27 Feb 2026 | Policy paper BSR linked direct

Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data November 2025 to January 2026

Why linked: BSR building control approval application data Nov 2025 to Jan 2026 — monthly operational data.

Building control approval applications received, determination times, decision outcomes and performance against statutory time limits from November 2025 to January 2026.

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19 Feb 2026 | Policy paper BSR HSE linked direct

Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data September to December 2025

Why linked: BSR building control approval application data Sept-Dec 2025 — monthly operational data.

Building control approval applications received, determination times, decision outcomes and performance against statutory time limits from September to December 2025.

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27 Jan 2026 | Consultation (open) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Improving proportionality and safety outcomes in building control: telecommunications work

Why linked: January 2026 BSR consultation on proportionality and safety outcomes for telecoms — proportionality reform pathway.

January 2026 BSR consultation on proportionality and safety outcomes for telecoms — proportionality reform pathway.

In response to: Improving proportionality and safety outcomes in building control: telecommunications work

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16 Jan 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Building control: charges, notices and certificates

Why linked: January 2026 consultation on local authority building control charges, notices and certificates — direct on regime.

We are seeking views on reforms to charges for local authority building control services.

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↓ Equality analysis for local authority building control chan… ↓ Assessment of impacts
14 Jan 2026 | Policy paper Cabinet Office Department for Business and Trade Department for Work and Pensions HSE Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Ministry of Justice linked direct

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report: December 2025 translations

Why linked: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report December 2025 translations—progress report on Phase 2 recommendations implementation

Translations of the December 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report summary update.

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↓ December 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Re… (8pp) ↓ December 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Re… (10pp) ↓ December 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Re… (9pp) ↓ December 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Re… (9pp) ↓ December 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Re… (9pp) ↓ December 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Re… (9pp) ↓ December 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Re… (9pp) ↓ December 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Re… (9pp) ↓ December 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Re… (8pp) ↓ December 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Re… (9pp) ↓ December 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Re… (9pp)
12 Jan 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Building Safety Regulator (Establishment of New Body and Transfer of Functions etc.) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Building Safety Regulator establishment regulations - core statutory instrument creating the key enforcement body

These Regulations provide for the establishment of a new body, the Building Safety Regulator and for that body to replace the Health and Safety Executive as the building safety regulator for the purposes of the Building Safety Act 2022.

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2025

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17 Dec 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Review of the definition of higher-risk buildings

Why linked: Review of definition of higher-risk buildings—Building Safety Regulator policy review of regulatory scope and thresholds

The results of the Building Safety Regulator’s initial review of the definition of higher-risk buildings and plans for the ongoing review.

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↓ Letter on government response to definition of higher-risk …
17 Dec 2025 | Policy paper Cabinet Office Department for Business and Trade Department for Work and Pensions HSE Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Ministry of Justice linked direct

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report: December 2025

Why linked: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report December 2025—core progress report on Phase 2 recommendations and Phase 1 updates

This page sets out the government’s progress in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 recommendations and updates on Phase 1 recommendations.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Progress report: summary update
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↓ Progress report: the construction industry ↓ Progress report: fire and rescue services ↓ Progress report: response and recovery ↓ Progress report: vulnerable people and Phase 1 recommendati… ↓ Implementation timeline for Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommen…
28 Nov 2025 | Policy paper BSR HSE linked direct

Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data August to November 2025

Why linked: BSR building control approval application data Aug-Nov 2025 — monthly operational data.

Building control approval applications received, determination times, decision outcomes and performance against statutory time limits from August to November 2025.

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14 Nov 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Consultation to Reform Building Control Charges

Why linked: Consultation to Reform Building Control Charges (November 2025) — direct on building control regime.

The regulations for charges for Local Authority Building Control services were last updated significantly in 2010 and therefore do not reflect the various changes to the Building Act and building regulations following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in 2017. …

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12 Nov 2025 | Policy paper BSR HSE linked direct

Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data October 2025

Why linked: Building Safety Regulator performance data on building control approvals, operational accountability

Building control approval applications received, determination times, decision outcomes and performance against statutory time limits up to October 2025.

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↓ Building control approval application data October 2025
30 Sep 2025 | Policy paper Cabinet Office Department for Business and Trade Department for Work and Pensions HSE Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Ministry of Justice linked direct

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report: September 2025

Why linked: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report September 2025—quarterly progress report on Phase 2 recommendations implementation

This page sets out the government’s progress in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 recommendations and updates on Phase 1 recommendations.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Progress report: summary update
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↓ Progress report: the construction industry ↓ Progress report: fire and rescue services ↓ Progress report: response and recovery ↓ Progress report: vulnerable people and Phase 1 recommendati… ↓ Implementation timeline for Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommen…
25 Sep 2025 | Consultation (closed) HSE linked direct

Industry Competence Committee - Setting Expectations for Competence Management

Why linked: Industry Competence Committee competence management guidance - relates to skills and knowledge gaps from Grenfell

The Industry Competence Committee invites feedback from Industry on its guidance document, Setting Expectations for Competence Management. The Industry Competence Committee (ICC) was formed under the Building Safety Act 2022 to provide strategic leadership, assistance and encouragement to facilitate the …

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17 Sep 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2025 — operationalises Part 3 BSA 2022.

These Regulations amend the Building (Registered Building Control Approvers etc.) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/110) (“the RBCA Regulations”) and the Building Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2214) (“the 2010 Regulations”) as they apply in relation to England.

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1 Sep 2025 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Building Safety Fund: Information for leaseholders and residents

Why linked: Building Safety Fund guidance for leaseholders - directly implements leaseholder protections and remediation funding mechanisms in scope

Information to support leaseholders and residents living in buildings in the Building Safety Fund (BSF).

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1 Sep 2025 | Guidance Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social sector ACM cladding remediation fund: application guidance

Why linked: Social sector ACM cladding remediation fund guidance - directly supports remediation funding scheme (Cladding Safety Scheme) within explicit scope

Guide for social landlords who can apply for funding to assist with replacing Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding systems on their social residential buildings.

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1 Sep 2025 | Guidance Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Private sector ACM cladding remediation fund: prospectus

Why linked: Private sector ACM cladding remediation fund prospectus - directly supports remediation funding scheme within explicit scope

Guide for responsible entities who can apply for funding to assist with replacing unsafe Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding systems on private residential buildings.

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1 Sep 2025 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Building Safety Fund: process guide for residents

Why linked: Building Safety Fund process guide for residents - implementation guidance for remediation funding scheme explicitly in scope

The Building Safety Fund (BSF) provides funding to fix life safety fire risks associated with cladding in buildings over 18 metres high. This guide explains the process.

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1 Sep 2025 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Building Safety Fund guidance for new applications 2022

Why linked: Building Safety Fund guidance for new applications 2022 - detailed remediation funding scheme guidance

Building Safety Fund for the remediation of fire risks associated with cladding in high rise buildings (England only): new applications from 28 July 2022.

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↓ Annex A: Technical guidance for applicants of building safe… ↓ Annex B: Works Contract requirements ↓ Annex C: Additional key information for Responsible Entity ↓ Annex D: Guidance for Applicants for fire risk appraisal of…
18 Aug 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Joint plan to accelerate social housing remediation and improve resident experience

Why linked: Joint plan to accelerate social housing remediation - government policy coordination on remediation delivery

Social landlords, regulators and government have committed to work together to accelerate remediation of unsafe cladding on social housing and improve resident experience.

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↓ Joint plan to accelerate remediation of social housing
29 Jul 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Building Control Independent Panel call for evidence

Why linked: Building Control Independent Panel call for evidence (July 2025) — directly on regulator reform pathway.

This call for evidence is being issued following the publication of the Building Control Independent Panel's Terms of Reference and 'problem statement' at Building Control Independent Panel (BCIP) – Terms of Reference - GOV.UK , and Problem statement for the …

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10 Jul 2025 | Impact assessment Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities linked direct

Building Safety Levy: Assessment of Impact (Impact Assessment, 2025)

Why linked: Building Safety Levy Impact Assessment - statutory mechanism for funding building safety reform, explicitly in scope

The Building Safety Levy is a new tax, charged on new residential developments that require building control approval in England, for the purpose of meeting building safety expenditure.

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2 Jun 2025 | Policy paper Cabinet Office Home Office Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked evidence

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response

Why linked: Filled the "Government Response to Grenfell Inquiry recommendations" gap via web research

This document sets out the government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 report, which was published on 4 September 2024.

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↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (80pp) ↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (76pp)
28 May 2025 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Criteria for determining whether a building is a higher-risk building during the occupation phase of the new higher-risk regime

Why linked: Criteria for higher-risk buildings during occupation - Building Safety Act 2022 implementation guidance

This guidance relates to the legal criteria for determining whether a building is considered a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023. It relates to the definition of higher-risk …

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28 May 2025 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Criteria for determining whether an existing building is a higher-risk building during building work

Why linked: Criteria for higher-risk buildings during building work - Building Safety Act 2022 implementation guidance

This guidance relates to the legal criteria for determining whether a building is considered a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023. It relates to the definition of higher-risk …

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28 May 2025 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Criteria for determining whether a new building that is being designed and constructed is a "higher-risk building"

Why linked: Criteria for new higher-risk buildings - Building Safety Act 2022 implementation guidance

This guidance relates to the legal criteria for determining whether a proposed new building is considered a higher-risk building under the Building Act 1984 (as amended by the Building Safety Act 2022) and the Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) …

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26 Mar 2025 | Consultation outcome Welsh Government linked direct

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.

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↓ Consultation document , file type: PDF, file size: 1 MB
25 Mar 2025 | Guidance BSR HSE linked direct

Building control bodies: professional codes and standards

Why linked: Guidance on professional codes and standards for building control bodies—directly relevant to building control competence frameworks in scope

The codes and standards that building control bodies must follow.

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↓ Operational standards rules monitoring arrangements ↓ Professional conduct rules for registered building control … ↓ The strategic context for the regulatory framework
24 Mar 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities linked direct

​​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.

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↓ Building Safety Levy: Technical consultation response
19 Mar 2025 | Guidance BSR HSE linked direct

Building control bodies: contraventions and criminal offences

Why linked: Building control contraventions and criminal offences under BSR investigation—directly relevant to building control enforcement mechanisms

What happens when the Building Safety Regulator investigates a registered building control approver in England or Wales, or a local authority in England.

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17 Mar 2025 | Consultation (closed) BSR HSE linked direct

Industry Competence Committee – Building Control Working Group

Why linked: Industry Competence Committee guidance - addresses Grenfell lessons and building regulations gap

Lessons from the Grenfell Tower tragedy and Dame Judith Hackitt s review of building regulations and fire safety identified a significant gap in skills knowledge and experience across industry, contributing to poor safety and standards in buildings. The Building Safety …

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26 Feb 2025 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked direct

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 …

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↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (80pp) ↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (76pp)
26 Feb 2025 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked direct

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 …

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↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (80pp) ↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (76pp)
26 Feb 2025 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked direct

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 …

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↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (80pp) ↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (76pp)
26 Feb 2025 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked direct

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 …

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↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (80pp) ↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (76pp)
26 Feb 2025 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked direct

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 …

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↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (80pp) ↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (76pp)
11 Feb 2025 | Consultation (closed) BSR HSE linked direct

Building Safety Regulator - Resident Panel Member Recruitment and Resident Panel Technical Sub-Committee Member Recruitment

Why linked: Resident Panel and Technical Sub-Committee recruitment - Building Safety Act 2022 requirement

The Building Safety Act 2022 created the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) in England. The regulator is a part of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The Act required BSR to set up a Residents' Panel (the panel) to advise the …

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16 Jan 2025 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked direct

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 …

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↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (80pp) ↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (76pp)
16 Jan 2025 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked direct

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 …

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↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (80pp) ↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (76pp)
16 Jan 2025 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked direct

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 …

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↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (80pp) ↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (76pp)
16 Jan 2025 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked direct

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 …

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↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (80pp) ↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response … (76pp)

2024

25 events
9 Dec 2024 | Statutory Instrument Scottish Government linked direct

The Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (Commencement) Regulations 2024

Why linked: Scottish cladding remediation commencement regulations—parallel UK cladding remediation framework, though thread scope is primarily England-focused

These Regulations bring into force on 6 January 2025 all of the provisions of the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (“the Act”), so far as not already in force.

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2 Dec 2024 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Context · primary home: Building Safety Levy linked evidence

Accelerating Remediation: a plan for increasing the pace of remediation of buildings with unsafe cladding in England

Why linked: Filled the "Cladding remediation schemes and funding announcements" gap via web research

This plan sets out the steps this government will take to increase the pace of building remediation, while better protecting residents and leaseholders.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Remediation Acceleration Plan
26 Sep 2024 | Guidance BSR HSE linked direct

Investigation of building control professionals

Why linked: Investigation of building control professionals—BSR enforcement and oversight procedures directly relevant to thread

This page explains the Building Safety Regulator's procedure when investigating registered building inspectors, registered building control approvers and local authorities.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Investigation procedure statement
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7 Aug 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Building Safety Act 2022 (Amendment Notices Transitional Provision) Regulations 2024

Why linked: Building Safety Act 2022 Amendment Notices Transitional Provision Regulations 2024 - statutory instrument

These Regulations make transitional provision in relation to the coming into force of the new building control regime for higher-risk buildings established by the Building Safety Act 2022. Under the new regime, registered building control approvers are unable to supervise …

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24 Jul 2024 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Building safety leaseholder protections: guidance for leaseholders

Why linked: July 2024 leaseholder protections guidance — direct on leaseholder regime.

This guidance provides leaseholders with a plain English explanation of the implications of the leaseholder protections in the Building Safety Act 2022.

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24 Jul 2024 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Making sure remediation work is done

Why linked: Making sure remediation work is done - Building Safety Act 2022 leaseholder protections

The Building Safety Act 2022 created legal protections for leaseholders from historical building safety costs.

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21 Mar 2024 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Call for evidence: Jointly-owned properties

Why linked: March 2024 jointly-owned properties call for evidence on leaseholder protections.

The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) provides far-reaching protections for qualifying leaseholders from the costs associated with remediating historical building safety defects. The principle of our leaseholder protection package is to protect leaseholders living in their own homes in unsafe …

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13 Mar 2024 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Building Safety Fund guidance for applications made in 2020

Why linked: Building Safety Fund guidance—core remediation funding scheme in scope

Information on the Building Safety Fund (BSF).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Building Safety Fund: prospectus (13pp)
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↓ Annex A: technical guide (8pp) ↓ Prospectus annex B: registration questions (6pp) ↓ Building Safety Fund guidance for existing applications reg… (41pp) ↓ Annex A: technical information (8pp) ↓ Annex B: works contract requirements (2pp) ↓ Annex C: additional key information for responsible entity (2pp) ↓ Annex D: application questions / instructions (11pp) ↓ Building Safety Fund guidance for social sector buildings r… (25pp) ↓ Guidance on Subsidy Control for applicants (9pp) ↓ Guidance for leaseholders that are Economic Actors on compl… (8pp) ↓ Subsidy Declaration ↓ Registered Providers of social housing grant claim form ↓ Vendor Form SAP7B ↓ Subsidy Declaration (4pp) ↓ Building Safety Fund: registration statistics (2pp) ↓ Building Safety Fund: application process (4pp) ↓ Building Safety Fund: appeals form ↓ Building Safety Fund: private sector registration by local … ↓ letter (4pp) ↓ Enforcement action by local authority - November 2022 ↓ Enforcement action by local authority - December 2022 ↓ Enforcement action by local authority - January 2023 ↓ Enforcement action by local authority - February 2023 ↓ Enforcement action by local authority - March 2023 ↓ Enforcement action by local authority - April 2023
30 Jan 2024 | Statutory Instrument Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

The Building Safety Act 2022 (Commencement No. 7 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024

Why linked: Latest commencement order (No. 7) for Building Safety Act 2022 bringing remaining provisions into force

The seventh and most recent commencement order under the Building Safety Act 2022, bringing remaining provisions into force from 6 April 2024, including transitional provisions for approved inspectors transitioning to the new registered building control approver regime.

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17 Jan 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Higher-Risk Buildings (Keeping and Provision of Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2024

Why linked: Higher-Risk Buildings (Keeping and Provision of Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2024 — operationalises Part 4 BSA 2022.

This instrument is part of a set of Regulations which implement Part 4 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“the 2022 Act”). These Regulations make provision about what information and documents the principal accountable person (“PAP”) and any other accountable …

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2023

33 events
18 Dec 2023 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Leaseholder protections on building safety costs in England: frequently asked questions

Why linked: GOV.UK guidance on leaseholder protections on building safety costs - explains implementation of Building Safety Act protections

From 28 June 2022, the leaseholder protections on building safety costs in England have come into effect.

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27 Nov 2023 | Policy paper BSR HSE linked direct

Building Safety Regulator strategic plan 2023 to 2026

Why linked: BSR strategic plan 2023 to 2026 — predecessor to 62439, sets multi-year operational baseline.

How the Building Safety Regulator will carry out building safety functions in its first 3 years of operation, from April 2023 to March 2026.

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↓ Building Safety Regulator strategic plan 2023 to 2026 (27pp)
24 Oct 2023 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Building Safety Fund Leaseholder and Resident Service

Why linked: October 2023 Building Safety Fund Leaseholder and Resident Service guidance.

Check the progress of your building’s application to the Building Safety Fund (BSF).

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18 Oct 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities linked direct

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.

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↓ 18 October 2023: Government response to residents voice, g… ↓ 17 August 2023: Government response to building certificati… ↓ 14 March 2023: Government response to the registration and … ↓ 24 January 2023: Government response to key building inform…
17 Oct 2023 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Amendment to the Higher-Risk Buildings Regulations 2023 cost benefit analysis statement

Why linked: Cost benefit analysis for amendment to Higher-Risk Buildings Regulations 2023.

This cost benefit analysis relates to an amendment being made to the Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023 through the Higher-Risk Buildings (Keeping and Provision of Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2023.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Amendment to the Higher-Risk Buildings (Descrip…
17 Oct 2023 | Consultation outcome Welsh Government linked direct

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)

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Summary of responses , file type: PDF, file siz…
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↓ Consultation document , file type: PDF, file size: 553 KB ↓ Regulatory impact assessment , file type: PDF, file size: 4…
4 Oct 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Higher-Risk Buildings (Management of Safety Risks etc) (England) Regulations 2023

Why linked: Statutory instrument on management of safety risks in higher-risk buildings under Building Safety Act 2022 framework

These Regulations, which apply to England only, make largely administrative provision in relation to the management of safety risks in higher-risk buildings. Higher-risk building is defined in sections 65 to 70 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“the 2022 Act”).

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18 Sep 2023 | Guidance Home Office linked direct

Fire Safety Act - addendum

Why linked: September 2023 Fire Safety Act addendum guidance — direct on Fire Safety Act 2021 implementation.

The Fire Safety Act clarified the parts of a premises that apply under the Fire Safety Order (FSO). You should consider these changes when completing a fire risk assessment.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Fire Safety Act - addendum
17 Aug 2023 | Consultation (open) Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities linked direct

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 consultation on implementing the new building control regime — directly underpins SI 2024/104.

August 2023 consultation on implementing the new building control regime — directly underpins SI 2024/104.

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

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17 Aug 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities evidence

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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on implementing the new building c…
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↓ Government response to the consultation on implementing the…
10 Aug 2023 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Leaseholder protections amendments

Why linked: August 2023 leaseholder protections amendments guidance — direct on regime.

This guidance provides stakeholders with a plain-English explanation of the implications of the latest leaseholder protections amendments in the Building Safety Act 2022.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Landlord certificate
8 Aug 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections etc.) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Why linked: Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections etc.) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 — direct on leaseholder protection regime.

The Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections) (Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/859) and the Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections) (England) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/711) support the leaseholder protection provisions in sections 116 to 125 of, and Schedule 8 to, the Building …

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25 Jul 2023 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Cladding Safety Scheme opening

Why linked: July 2023 Cladding Safety Scheme opening guidance — foundational on CSS.

The Cladding Safety Scheme will provide funding for the remediation of unsafe cladding in England where a responsible developer cannot be identified, traced, or held responsible.

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3 Apr 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Higher-Risk Buildings (Key Building Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2023

Why linked: Higher-Risk Buildings (Key Building Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2023 - establishes KBI requirements for HRBs under Building Safety Act

These Regulations set out what constitutes ‘key building information’ in respect of higher-risk buildings; the duties and provisions in relation to submitting key building information; and sets out how to determine for which parts of a higher-risk building an accountable …

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15 Mar 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Building Safety (Registration of Higher-Risk Buildings and Review of Decisions) (England) Regulations 2023

Why linked: Building Safety (Registration of Higher-Risk Buildings and Review of Decisions) Regulations 2023 - establishes HRB register and BSR review procedures

These Regulations make provision about the register of higher-risk buildings held by the building safety regulator (“the regulator”). These Regulations make provision about making an application for registration of a higher-risk building including the associated fee and withdrawing that application. …

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9 Mar 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023

Why linked: Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023 - determines scope of buildings subject to Building Safety Act 2022 regime

These Regulations determine which buildings will be subject to the new more stringent safety regime established by the Building Safety Act 2022 (“the 2022 Act”). They do so by supplementing and completing the definitions of “higher-risk building” at section 120D …

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9 Mar 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023

Why linked: Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023 - determines scope of buildings subject to Building Safety Act 2022 regime

These Regulations determine which buildings will be subject to the new more stringent safety regime established by the Building Safety Act 2022 (“the 2022 Act”). They do so by supplementing and completing the definitions of “higher-risk building” at section 120D …

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1 Mar 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments and Prescribed Functions) and Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Why linked: Consequential amendments and prescribed functions regulations under Building Safety Act 2022

Section 9(3) of the Building Safety Act 2022 (c. 30) abolishes the Building Regulations Advisory Committee for England. The Building Regulations Advisory Committee for Wales will remain. Regulations 2 and 3 of these Regulations consequentially remove references to the Building …

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24 Feb 2023 | Policy paper Home Office linked direct

Fire Safety Act 2021

Why linked: Fire Safety Act 2021 policy paper - key reform document

Information about the commencement of the Fire Safety Act and how it affects Responsible Persons and others.

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↓ Fire Safety Act commencement: prioritisation guidance (20pp) ↓ Fire Safety Act 2021 factsheet: Information on commencement… ↓ Fire Safety Act 2021 factsheet: Information for lenders ↓ Fire Safety Act 2021 factsheet: The Fire Risk Assessment Pr…
8 Feb 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Why linked: Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 — directly on the leaseholder-protections operationalising regime.

The Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections) (England) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/711) (“the 2022 Regulations”), along with The Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections) (Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/859), support the leaseholder protection provisions in sections 116 to 125 of, and Schedule …

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31 Jan 2023 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Consultation for 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: Consultation on building control profession changes and registered building control approvers competence framework

Scope of the consultation Topic of this consultation: This consultation sets out the detailed requirements needed to implement the changes brought about by the Building Safety Act 2022. It seeks views on: Approved inspectors becoming registered building control approvers, and …

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1 Jan 2023 | Impact assessment evidence

Impact Assessment on the Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023

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

The formal regulatory impact assessment accompanying the Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023, assessing costs and benefits of the new design and construction regime for higher-risk buildings flowing from the July 2022 consultation and the Building Safety Act 2022.

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2022

20 events
20 Dec 2022 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

The Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023: cost benefit analysis

Why linked: Cost benefit analysis for Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023

This cost benefit analysis relates to the Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023 being made under the Building Safety Act 2022.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Sup…
15 Nov 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections) (England) Regulations 2022

Why linked: Statutory instrument implementing Building Safety Act 2022 sections 116-125 on remediation of defects in buildings over 11m

Sections 116 to 125 of, and Schedule 8 to, the Building Safety Act 2022 (c. 30) (“the Act”) make provision in relation to remediation of certain defects in buildings over 11 metres in height (or of at least 5 storeys). …

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28 Jul 2022 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Building Safety Fund: Glossary of terms

Why linked: Building Safety Fund glossary — operational guidance.

This glossary of terms has been created to aid leaseholders and residents to understand wording used in the Building Safety Fund guidance and Leaseholder and Resident Service.

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28 Jul 2022 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Building Safety Fund 2022 Application Form-R1

Why linked: Building Safety Fund 2022 Application Form-R1 — original BSF process.

This form is no longer in use for new applications to the Building Safety Fund. Please use the new application portal on the Building Remediation Hub Building Remediation Hub The only exception to this is if you are applying for …

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25 Jul 2022 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

The Building Safety Act

Why linked: July 2022 'The Building Safety Act' overview guidance — foundational framework guidance.

Information relating to the Building Safety Act, which was granted Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.

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21 Jul 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections) (Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2022

Why linked: Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections) (Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2022 — companion SI to SI 2022/711.

Sections 116 to 125 of, and Schedule 8 to, the Building Safety Act 2022 (“the Act”) make provision in relation to remediation of certain defects in buildings. In particular, those provisions include protections from liability for leaseholders in specific circumstances.

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20 Jul 2022 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Consultation on the in-occupation regime for occupied higher-risk buildings

Why linked: July 2022 consultation on in-occupation HRB regime — directly underpins SI 2023/907.

There are 12 consultation sections in this area. These consultations all relate to the proposals for occupied higher-risk buildings under Part Four of the Building Safety Act 2022. A HTML version of this consultation can be found here . Following …

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20 Jul 2022 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

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

Why linked: July 2022 consultation on implementing new building control regime — directly underpins SI 2024/104.

There are 12 consultation sections in this area. These consultations all relate to the proposed changes to Building Regulations under Part Three of the Building Safety Act 2022. A HTML version of this consultations can be found here . Following …

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20 Jul 2022 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Equalities assessment for 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: Equalities assessment for the new building control regime consultation — direct on regime.

This area of the consultation on implementing the new building control regime for higher-risk buildings and wider changes to the building regulations for all buildings relates to the the equalities impact of our proposals.

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6 Jun 2022 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Technical review of Approved Document B of the building regulations: a call for evidence

Why linked: Technical review call for evidence on Approved Document B (June 2022) — input to the ongoing AD-B review committed in HCWS1460.

Call for evidence seeking views on the future technical guidance contained within Approved Document B (fire safety).

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↓ Technical review of Approved Document B: 2022 progress upda… ↓ Technical review of Approved Document B workplan (1pp) ↓ Analysis of responses to the call for evidence (60pp)
28 Apr 2022 | Bill linked direct

Building Safety Act 2022 — Parliamentary Bills Page

Why linked: The Parliament.uk bills page for the Building Safety Act 2022, providing access to all stages, amendments, publications and committee reports during the Bill's passage.

Current version of Building Safety Act 2022 with latest news, sponsors, and progress through Houses.

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28 Apr 2022 | Act linked direct

Building Safety Act 2022 — legislation.gov.uk

Why linked: The primary legislation underpinning the entire post-Grenfell building safety regime — the canonical statutory text for the thread.

Building Safety Act 2022 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 11 May 2026. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date.

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2021

1 event
29 Apr 2021 | Act evidence

Fire Safety Act 2021

Why linked: Filled the "Fire Safety Act 2021 (preceding fire safety reforms)" gap via web research

The primary Act of Parliament (2021 c. 24) that clarifies the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to multi-occupied residential buildings, explicitly bringing external walls, cladding, balconies, and flat entrance doors within scope of fire risk assessments. …

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2020

4 events
22 Dec 2020 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government evidence

Building Safety Programme

Why linked: Filled the "Building Safety Programme delivery and oversight documents" gap via web research

The programme was established to make sure that residents of high-rise buildings are safe – and feel safe – now, and in the future.

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↓ Information note for landlords and building owners of tall … (23pp) ↓ Industry Safety Steering Group Terms of Reference (3pp)
2 Apr 2020 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Final report of the expert group on structure of guidance to the building regulations

Why linked: April 2020 expert group report on guidance structure — foundational on AD-B reform pathway.

​A report by an MHCLG expert group on how to re-structure current guidance which supports building regulations when it is reviewed, as recommended by Dame Judith Hackitt in her independent review.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Final report of the expert group on structure o… (70pp)
2 Apr 2020 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Building a safer future: proposals for reform o… (192pp)
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↓ Building a safer future: quick-read guide ↓ A reformed building safety regulatory system: government re… (46pp) ↓ Economic assessment of the benefits and costs to the govern… (28pp) ↓ A reformed building safety regulatory system: summary of re… (68pp) ↓ Master tables annex to accompany the summary of responses t…
21 Jan 2020 | Policy paper Home Office Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked evidence

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report: government response

Why linked: Filled the "Government Response to Grenfell Inquiry recommendations" gap via web research

This document sets out the government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 1 report, which was published on 30 October 2019.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 Report: governme…
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↓ Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report: government response (12pp)

2019

1 event
21 Oct 2019 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Building regulations and fire safety: government response to the Select Committee report

Why linked: 2019 Government response to HCLG Committee report on building regulations and fire safety — foundational pre-BSA scrutiny.

The government’s response to the Select Committee's report on 'Building regulations and fire safety: consultation response and connected issues'.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Building regulations and fire safety: governmen… (16pp)
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↓ Building regulations and fire safety: government response t… (16pp)

2018

1 event
18 Sep 2018 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Building regulations and fire safety: government response to Select Committee report

Why linked: MHCLG (then MHCLG) government response to HCLG Committee report on building regulations and fire safety (2018) — foundational pre-BSA scrutiny.

The government’s response to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee’s report on building regulations and fire safety.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Building regulations and fire safety: governmen… (12pp)
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↓ Building regulations and fire safety: government response t… (12pp)