Building a safer future. Proposals for reform of the building safety regulatory system. A consultation
Publication Year
2019
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Presents the next stage of the December 2018 government implementation plan on the recommendations outlined in Dame Judith Hackitt's Independent review of building regulations and fire safety. This consultation seeks views for significant changes to the building and fire safety system. Focussing on regime change; the creation of a Dutyholder with responsibilities through building design, construction and operation; making sure residents are heard; establishing a new building safety regulator and regime; and strong enforcement and sanctions to ensure compliance.
Document History
Issued: 06/06/2019. Consultation closed: 31 July 2019. See MHCLG, A reformed building safety regulatory system. Government response to the ‘Building a Safer Future’ consultation
ISBN
9781409854708
Publisher Information
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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 previously known as the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, MHCLG, Department for Communities and Local Government, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, and the Department for Transport and Local Government.
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London
MHCLG
UK
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government
