Structural submissions for higher-risk buildings under the Building Safety Act: guidance for gateways 2 and 3

Institution of Structural Engineers, 2024
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Abstract

Provides guidance for structural submissions for HRBs under the Building Safety Act, focussing on Gateways 2 and 3 requirements. Sets out the legislative context within the new regulatory framework, covering new build and in-scope work to existing higher-risk buildings. Looks at the submission process, review, notification periods, recommendations, quality control and compliance. Final sections relate to legal issues and impacts.

Author

Hayes, P.

History

First published (version 1.0) December 2024. Version 1.1 published December 2024 with corrections and minor amendments to pages 5, 13, 14 and 15 and figures C1 and C2.

ISBN

9781906335862

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Tall buildings
  • Special subject areas
  • Loads/stresses
  • Building structure
  • Structural/mechanical factors
  • Fire
  • Non-traditional buildings
  • Building systems/frame

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