Changes to the building control process for higher-risk buildings and wider changes to procedural building regulations applying to buildings in England
Circular Letter 31/10/2023
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Circular Letter
Abstract
Highlights recent changes to 6 key regulations focussing on the building control process in relation to higher-risk buildings; and further changes to the building regulations. These were introduced by Part 3 of the Building Safety Act 2022.
History
Last updated: 1 February 2024 - The original circular dated 31 October 2023 has been updated in relation to content on pages 9 and 15. First Published: 31 October 2023. Only applies to England.
Subjects
- Legal issues and management
- Building control, England
- Building control
Publisher History
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is a UK Government department with responsibility for communities throughout the UK, with local investment supporting growth, creating jobs, delivering housing, overseeing local government, planning and building safety. They were formerly known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Department for Communities and Local Government, and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
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