17 May 2018 Cheryl Pick, Projects and Engagement Manager
The final report of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety was published today (17 May 2018). You can find the report here:
The report sets out an ambitious vision for a new regulatory framework that will improve standards for both new and existing higher-risk residential buildings. At the heart of the new system will be greater accountability and responsibility to ensure that those undertaking building work make careful judgements about how to make the building safe, rather than waiting to be told what to do.
The report includes a detailed set of recommendations including:
The government will now consider the recommendations of the review.