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Can you explain your understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022?
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Introduced to improve building safety standards in the UK, focusing on high-rise residential buildings in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Act creates a stronger regulatory framework for building safety, placing more responsibilities on property owners, landlords, and developers.
Key features include:
1. New Building Safety Regulator
2. Accountable Person
3. Building Safety Manager
4. Golden Thread of Information
5. Higher-Risk Buildings
6. Building Liability Period: Extends period for making claims for defects in construction from 6 years to 15 years for new buildings
