Explanatory Memorandum to the Building Safety Regulator (Establishment of New Body and Transfer of Functions etc.) Regulations 2026. SI 2026/20

Explanatory Memorandum SI 2026/20

Legislation - UK, 2026
Explanatory Memorandum to the Building Safety Regulator (Establishment of New Body and Transfer of Functions etc.) Regulations 2026. SI 2026/20 Download document

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Explanatory Memorandum

Abstract

Relates to SI 2026/20, which establishes the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and transfers the building safety regulator functions from the HSE to this new body.

History

Prepared by: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

Subjects

  • Building control, England
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire
  • Legal issues and management
  • Building control

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