Building safety act

Question 1

what is the Building Safety Act 2022?

Answer 1

New regulation for any buildings to make them SAFER.
More stringent process for higher-risk buildings (HRBs)

Its about - transparency
and making people accountable for what they do.
Everyone has a responsibility to collect, store and share more data - to create a ‘golden thread’ of information.

Its is about re-setting safety standards following Grenfell fire in 2017.

Question 2

the significant changes are establishing what 2 key roles?

Answer 2

Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and the Accountable Person (AP).

Question 3

what is Golden Thread?

Answer 3

About maintaining vital information, such as fire and structure (throughout lifetime of building)

Question 4

what is the Gateway Principle?

Answer 4

There are 3 mandatory gateways processes -Planning/Construction/Completion

These are to ensure early consideration is given to fire safety and comprise (a) managing change control, (b) to preserve the integrity of the building, and (c) fire safety information.

Question 5

What is classed as a High Rise Building (HRB) ?

Answer 5

7 Storeys or at least 18m high.
2 residential units (or more)

Question 6

HRB’s must be registered?

Answer 6

Yes, with the Building Safety Regulator BSR.
& apply for a Certificate.

Question 7

Building Control inspectors

Answer 7

All building control inspectors
must be registered with the
BSR; after April 2024, it will be
a criminal offence to work as an
inspector without registration.