Following the review of the Grenfell Tower tragedy the government passed the Building Safety Act in 2022. Amendments were made to the Building Regulations which affects all building control applications made after 1st October 2023
This has placed a greater responsibility for Building Regulations compliance on the “Dutyholders” and all construction professionals.
What are the changes?
In addition to the greater responsibility to clients and contractors, a new Building Control process will come into force for all Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
HRBs are defined (within the Building Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023.) as those buildings with seven or more storeys or at least one storey with a finished floor height more than 18m above ground level and contain two or more residential units. Hospitals and care homes meeting the same height thresholds are also considered as HRBs during the initial design and construction phase only.
Where you are creating a new HRB or you are undertaking alterations which would trigger the need to make a Building Regulations application to an existing registered HRB, you must now contact and register the work with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
Non HRB Projects
For all other works not involving a HRB you should complete our online application form. We will need information on your Dutyholders (see below) and also the height and use of the building. Please refer to the application guidance notes for further information.