A reformed building safety regulatory system. Government response to the ‘Building a Safer Future’ consultation
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Abstract
Details the Government's next steps following the ‘Building a Safer Future’ consultation (June 2019). Taking into account the responses of the consultation this sets out proposals for a new building safety system. Addressing the performance of all buildings, and the management of fire and structural safety risks in new and existing buildings in scope.
History
See also MHCLG, A reformed building safety regulatory system. Economic assessment of the benefits and costs to the Government response to the ‘Building a Safer Future’ consultation
Subjects
- Building control
- Building control, England
- Special subject areas
- Legal issues and management
- Health and safety
- 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 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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