Independent review of building regulations and fire safety: next steps (HC 555 of session 2017-19). Report, together with formal minutes relating to the report

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee

House of Commons, 2018
Independent review of building regulations and fire safety: next steps (HC 555 of session 2017-19). Report, together with formal minutes relating to the report Download document

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Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee

Abstract

Discusses the conclusions and recommendations of the Independent review of Building Regulations and fire safety carried out by Dame Judith Hackitt, considering the specific and immediate changes needed to improve the safety of residential tower blocks to ensure the Grenfell Tower disaster does not happen again. Also looks at how any improvements could be applied more widely within the construction industry.

History

House of Commons Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee. Ninth report.

Subjects

  • Building control
  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Legal issues and management
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire
  • Building control, England

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