Buildings: Safety
2026-07-13 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · HL2051 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure regular, independent assessment of the safety of high-risk complex buildings similar to that required for bridges and tunnels.
Answer
The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced a new regime to improve the safety of higher-risk residential buildings, overseen by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Dutyholders must report safety issues, maintain a golden thread of information, produce a saf...