Build UK has updated its comprehensive guide, to the building safety regime to reflect the latest secondary legislation and guidance that has been published. Changes in the March 2023 version include:
- A new section in Existing Legislation on Approved Document B (Fire Safety)
- The requirement for planning applications for all new residential buildings over 30 metres in height in London to have two staircases before they are submitted for stage 2 approval
- A link to the information that Principal Accountable Persons will need to provide to register Higher‐Risk Buildings under the Higher‐Risk Buildings (Key Building Information etc.) (England) Regulations which come into force on 6 April
- A link to the Government’s final ‘developer remediation contract’.
Described as “the most straightforward and comprehensive piece of guidance around this issue”, the Build UK guide is designed to ensure all members are aware of their responsibilities, the new bodies that will oversee the regime, and the reforms to existing legislation which may extend liability. The next update will be published in early April.