Building a safer future. Independent review of building regulations and fire safety - final report: summary
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Current
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Core Supplement
Abstract
Summarises the main findings presented in the final findings of the Independent review led by Dame Judith Hackitt, commissioned by government following the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017. The scope of the review encompassed the building and fire safety regulatory system for high-rise residential buildings. It reiterates that it is not presently fit-for-purpose and discusses the parameters and principles of a new regulatory framework. Also looks at: design, construction and refurbishment; occupation and maintenance; residents' voice; competence; guidance and monitoring to support building safety; products; building information; procurement and supply. Provides international examples which cover prescriptive frameworks, outcomes-based frameworks and industry involvement for a successful culture change.
History
Issued: 17/05/2018.
Subjects
- Legal issues and management
- Building control, England
- Special subject areas
- Health and safety
- Building control
- Fire
Publisher History
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is a UK Government ministerial department with responsibility for several policy areas including building regulation, community integration, economic development in coastal and seaside areas, energy efficiency in buildings, high streets and town centres, housing, local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) and Enterprise Zones, localism, planning reform and the planning system. They were formerly known as the Department for Communities and Local Government, and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
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NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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