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Designing Buildings at 08:26, 13 February 2026

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−	The Building Safety Act 2022 is ~~a legislative framework~~ intended to improve the safety of buildings, in particular high-rise and multi-occupancy residential buildings. It was developed in response to the 'Independent review of the building regulations and fire safety', also known as the 'Hackitt review', which followed the tragic 2017 Grenfell Tower fire.	+	The Building Safety Act 2022 is intended to improve the safety of buildings, in particular high-rise and multi-occupancy residential buildings. It was developed in response to the 'Independent review of the building regulations and fire safety', also known as the 'Hackitt review', which followed the tragic 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. The Act came into effect on 2 April 2023. It provides a legal framework for secondary legislation and guidance which set out duties and responsibilities for owners, managers, designers, contractors and developers in England and Wales.
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−	The ~~Building Safety~~ Act came into effect on 2 April 2023~~. Its purpose is to ensure that all buildings, and in particular high-rise buildings, are designed, constructed, and managed to be safe for occupants~~. It provides a legal framework for secondary legislation and guidance ~~related to building safety, including fire safety and structural integrity,~~ which set out duties and responsibilities for owners, managers, designers, contractors and developers in England and Wales.	+

	= Key aims of the Building Safety Act =		= Key aims of the Building Safety Act =
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	The Act creates three new bodies to provide oversight of the new regime:		The Act creates three new bodies to provide oversight of the new regime:

−	* The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to oversee the safety and performance of all buildings, with a particular focus on high-rise buildings~~, to promote competence and organisational capability, including for building control and tradespeople~~.	+	* The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to oversee the safety and performance of all buildings, with a particular focus on high-rise buildings.
−	* The National Construction Products Regulator (NRCP) to ~~lead and~~ oversee more effective construction products regulation, co-ordinate market surveillance ~~as well as~~ enforcement ~~following secondary legislation~~.	+	* The National Construction Products Regulator (NRCP) to oversee more effective construction products regulation and co-ordinate market surveillance and enforcement.
−	* The New Homes Ombudsman ~~Scheme~~ to allow improved complaint ~~procedure, whereby developers will be required to become a member of~~ the ~~scheme, adhering to an enforcement framework~~ and ~~sanctions~~ for ~~breaching requirements~~.	+	* The New Homes Ombudsman Service to allow improved complaint procedures.
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		+	= Building Safety Regulator =
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		+	The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is responsible for:
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		+	* Overseeing the safety and compliance of higher-risk buildings.
		+	* Maintaining a register of higher-risk residential buildings.
		+	* Assessing building control applications for higher-risk buildings in England.
		+	* Supervising all other building control bodies.
		+	* Setting professional standards and maintaining a register for building control approvers and inspectors.
		+	* Improving the skills and capabilities of professionals and trades in the built environment industry in England and Wales.
		+	* Reviewing the safety of people in, or about, higher-risk buildings and the standard of all buildings in England.
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		+	Higher-risk buildings are buildings that have at least:
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		+	* 7 storeys or are at least 18 metres high.
		+	* 2 residential units or are a hospital or a care home.

	= Key articles relating to the Building Safety Act on Designing Buildings =		= Key articles relating to the Building Safety Act on Designing Buildings =

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	= Summary =		= Summary =
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	= Key articles relating to the Building Safety Act on Designing Buildings =		= Key articles relating to the Building Safety Act on Designing Buildings =

−	* Building safety	+	=== Legislation and standards ===
−	* Building safety act 2022	+
−	* Building Safety Bill.	+
−	* Building Safety Charter.	+
−	* Building safety in Wales.	+
−	* Building Safety Regulator	+
−	* CIAT raises concerns about Building Safety Bill.	+
−	* CIOB reviews the Building Safety Bill.	+
−	* Fire Safety Act.	+
−	* Fire safety bill.	+
−	* Fire Safety Order.	+
−	* Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.	+
−	* New Regulations published under Building Safety Act	+
−	* The Building Safety Bill - A Quality Response.	+
−	* The Building Safety Bill and ~~product testing.~~	+
−	* The Building Safety Bill, regulations and competence.	+
−	* UK building control regime under the new Building Safety Act regulations	+

−	= All other articles about ~~legislation~~ =	+	* [[Approved_Document_B\|Building Regulations – Part B]]
		+	* [[Building_Safety_Act_2022\|Building Safety Act 2022]]
		+	* [[Fire_Safety_(England)_Regulations_2022\|Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022]]
		+	* [[Higher-risk_building\|Higher Risk Buildings]]
		+	* [[The_Regulatory_Reform_(Fire_Safety)_Order_2005\|Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005]]
		+	* [[Building_Safety_regulations_index\|Secondary legislation linked to the Building Safety Act]]
		+	* [[Fire_Safety_Act_index\|The Fire Safety Act 2021]]
		+	* [[Building_safety_in_Northern_Ireland\|Building safety in Northern Ireland]]
		+	* [[Building_safety_in_Scotland\|Building safety in Scotland]]
		+	* [[Building_safety_in_Wales\|Building safety in Wales]]
		+
		+	=== Dutyholders and competencies ===
		+
		+	* [[Accountable_person\|Accountable Person]]
		+	* [[BSI_Built_Environment_Competence_Standards\|BSI Built Environment Competence Standards]]
		+	* [[Building_Safety_Act_client\|Client responsibilities]]
		+	* [[Competence_standards\|Competence standards]] ([[PAS_8671_Framework_for_competence_of_Principal_Designers\|PAS 8671]], [[PAS_8672_Framework_for_competence_of_Principal_Contractors\|8672]], [[PAS_8673_Competence_requirements_for_the_management_of_safety_in_residential_buildings\|8673]])
		+	* [[Industry_Competence_Committee_for_the_Building_Safety_Regulator\|Industry Competence Committee]]
		+	* [[Competence_Steering_Group\|Industry Competence Steering Group]]
		+	* [[Principal_accountable_person\|Principal Accountable Person]]
		+	* [[Principal_contractor\|Principal Contractor]]
		+	* [[Principal_designer\|Principal Designer]]
		+
		+	=== Regulators ===
		+
		+	* [[Building_Safety_Regulator\|Building Safety Regulator]]
		+	* [[National_construction_products_regulator_established\|National Regulator of Construction Products]]
		+	* [[New_Homes_Ombudsman\|New Homes Ombudsman]]
		+
		+	=== Background ===
		+
		+	* [[Hackitt_review_index\|Building a Safer Future - Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety (Hackitt Review)]]
		+	* [[Golden_thread_index\|Golden thread]]
		+	* [[Grenfell_Tower_index\|Grenfell Tower tragedy]]
		+	* [[Higher-risk_building\|Higher risk buildings]]
		+	* [[Grenfell_Tower_Inquiry\|Independent Grenfell Tower Inquiry]]
		+	* [[Glossary_for_building_safety\|Glossary of terms]]
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		+	= All other articles about building safety =

	There are more than 600 articles about building safety on Designing Buildings. [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Category:Building_safety A full index is available here.] You can find out more on our special subject hub - [[Building_safety_wiki\|Building Safety Wiki]].		There are more than 600 articles about building safety on Designing Buildings. [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Category:Building_safety A full index is available here.] You can find out more on our special subject hub - [[Building_safety_wiki\|Building Safety Wiki]].
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−	This article provides an index of key articles relating to the Building Safety Act 2022. For more detail about the bill visit Building Safety Bill and about the final Act visit Building safety act 2022.	+	= Summary =

−	~~-----~~	+	The Building Safety Act 2022 is a legislative framework intended to improve the safety of buildings, in particular high-rise and multi-occupancy residential buildings. It was developed in response to the 'Independent review of the building regulations and fire safety', also known as the 'Hackitt review', which followed the tragic 2017 Grenfell Tower fire.
−	The Building Safety Act 2022 is a legislative framework ~~designed~~ to ~~enhance~~ the safety of buildings, in particular high-rise and multi-occupancy residential buildings. It ~~is a significant piece of legislation that arose~~ in response to the Independent review of the building regulations and fire safety, also known as the Hackitt review~~, after its Chair Dame Judith Hackitt~~, which ~~was established after~~ the tragic Grenfell Tower fire ~~in 2017~~.	+

−	The Building Safety Act ~~was effective from~~ April 2 2023~~, with key provision from October of the same year~~. Its purpose is to ensure that all buildings and in particular high-rise buildings are designed, constructed, and managed to be safe for occupants. ~~The Act itself~~ provides a legal framework for ~~further regulations~~ and guidance related to building safety including fire safety and structural integrity, which ~~apply~~ responsibilities to owners, managers, designers, contractors and developers in England and Wales.	+	The Building Safety Act came into effect on 2 April 2023. Its purpose is to ensure that all buildings, and in particular high-rise buildings, are designed, constructed, and managed to be safe for occupants. It provides a legal framework for secondary legislation and guidance related to building safety, including fire safety and structural integrity, which set out duties and responsibilities for owners, managers, designers, contractors and developers in England and Wales.

−	Key aims of the Act and its supporting regulation include improved transparency and accountability, through clearer definition of the roles such as Responsible Persons (RPs), their level of competency, coordination and co-operation with building safety approaches. To accurately record all fire safety information and processes throughout a building’s lifespan in what is known as the Golden thread of information and make this transparent and accessible, including to building users. Finally to give enforcement authorities powers to take direct action against any entities involved in the process that are non-compliant and to outline financial responsibilities for remediation of long leaseholders.	+	= Key aims of the Building Safety Act =

−	It creates three new bodies to provide oversight of the new regime:	+	The key aims of the Act and its supporting regulations include improved transparency and accountability, through clearer definition of the roles of Responsible Persons (RPs), their level of competency, coordination and co-operation. It requires that accurate records of all fire safety information and processes are kept throughout a building’s lifespan in what is known as a golden thread of information, and that the information is transparent and accessible, including to building users. It also gives enforcement authorities powers to take direct action against any entities involved in the process that are non-compliant.
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		+	The Act creates three new bodies to provide oversight of the new regime:

	* The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to oversee the safety and performance of all buildings, with a particular focus on high-rise buildings, to promote competence and organisational capability, including for building control and tradespeople.		* The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to oversee the safety and performance of all buildings, with a particular focus on high-rise buildings, to promote competence and organisational capability, including for building control and tradespeople.
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	* The New Homes Ombudsman Scheme to allow improved complaint procedure, whereby developers will be required to become a member of the scheme, adhering to an enforcement framework and sanctions for breaching requirements.		* The New Homes Ombudsman Scheme to allow improved complaint procedure, whereby developers will be required to become a member of the scheme, adhering to an enforcement framework and sanctions for breaching requirements.

−	~~-----~~	+	= Key articles relating to the Building Safety Act on Designing Buildings =
−	Key articles ~~about~~ Building Safety ~~regulations~~ on ~~this site include:~~	+

	* Building safety		* Building safety
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	* The Building Safety Bill, regulations and competence.		* The Building Safety Bill, regulations and competence.
	* UK building control regime under the new Building Safety Act regulations		* UK building control regime under the new Building Safety Act regulations
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		+	= All other articles about legislation =
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		+	There are more than 600 articles about building safety on Designing Buildings. [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Category:Building_safety A full index is available here.] You can find out more on our special subject hub - [[Building_safety_wiki\|Building Safety Wiki]].
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		+	[[Construction_knowledge_hubs\|You can access our other subject-specific knowledge hubs here]].
		+
		+	= Stay up-to-date =
		+
		+	This hub will be updated regularly with new guidance, policy changes, and innovations. Bookmark this page or [https://designingbuildings.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d574d9ea2afa87f3015d176f3&id=b0e8c9e30b subscribe to our newsletter] to stay informed.
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−	~~The~~ Building Safety Act 2022 ~~is a legislative framework designed to enhance the safety of buildings, in particular high-riseand multi-occupancy residential buildings~~. ~~It is a significant piece of legislation that arose in response to~~ the ~~Independent review of~~ the ~~building regulations and fire~~ safety~~, also known as the Hackitt review, after its Chair Dame Judith Hackitt, which was established after the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017~~.	+	This article provides an index of key articles relating to the Building Safety Act 2022. For more detail about the bill visit Building Safety Bill and about the final Act visit Building safety act 2022.

−	The Building Safety Act ~~was effective from April 2 2023, with key provision from October of the same year. Its purpose~~ is to ~~ensure that all~~ buildings ~~and~~ in particular high-rise ~~buildings are designed, constructed,~~ and ~~managed to be safe for occupants~~. ~~The Act itself provides~~ a ~~legal framework for further regulations and guidance related~~ to building ~~safety including~~ fire safety ~~and structural integrity~~, ~~which apply responsibilities to owners~~, ~~managers~~, ~~designers, contractors and developersin England and Wales~~.	+	-----
		+	The Building Safety Act 2022 is a legislative framework designed to enhance the safety of buildings, in particular high-rise and multi-occupancy residential buildings. It is a significant piece of legislation that arose in response to the Independent review of the building regulations and fire safety, also known as the Hackitt review, after its Chair Dame Judith Hackitt, which was established after the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017.

−	Key aims of the Act and its supporting regulation include improved transparency and accountability, through clearer definition of the roles such as Responsible Persons (RPs), their level of competency, coordination and co-operation with building safety approaches. To accurately record all fire safety information and processes throughout a building’s lifespan in what is known as the Golden thread of information and make this transparent and accessible, including to building users. Finally to give enforcement authorities powers to take direct action against any entities involved in the process that are non-~~compliantand~~ to outline financial responsibilities for remediation of long leaseholders.	+	The Building Safety Act was effective from April 2 2023, with key provision from October of the same year. Its purpose is to ensure that all buildings and in particular high-rise buildings are designed, constructed, and managed to be safe for occupants. The Act itself provides a legal framework for further regulations and guidance related to building safety including fire safety and structural integrity, which apply responsibilities to owners, managers, designers, contractors and developers in England and Wales.
		+
		+	Key aims of the Act and its supporting regulation include improved transparency and accountability, through clearer definition of the roles such as Responsible Persons (RPs), their level of competency, coordination and co-operation with building safety approaches. To accurately record all fire safety information and processes throughout a building’s lifespan in what is known as the Golden thread of information and make this transparent and accessible, including to building users. Finally to give enforcement authorities powers to take direct action against any entities involved in the process that are non-compliant and to outline financial responsibilities for remediation of long leaseholders.

	It creates three new bodies to provide oversight of the new regime:		It creates three new bodies to provide oversight of the new regime:

	* The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to oversee the safety and performance of all buildings, with a particular focus on high-rise buildings, to promote competence and organisational capability, including for building control and tradespeople.		* The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to oversee the safety and performance of all buildings, with a particular focus on high-rise buildings, to promote competence and organisational capability, including for building control and tradespeople.
−	* The National Construction Products Regulator (NRCP) to lead and oversee more effective construction products regulation, co-ordinate market surveillance ~~aswell~~ as enforcement following secondary legislation.	+	* The National Construction Products Regulator (NRCP) to lead and oversee more effective construction products regulation, co-ordinate market surveillance as well as enforcement following secondary legislation.
−	* The New Homes Ombudsman Scheme to allow improved complaint ~~prcedure~~, whereby developers will be required to become a member of the scheme, ~~adhearing~~ to an enforcement framework and sanctions for breaching requirements.	+	* The New Homes Ombudsman Scheme to allow improved complaint procedure, whereby developers will be required to become a member of the scheme, adhering to an enforcement framework and sanctions for breaching requirements.
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−	~~For more information about the bill visit Building Safety Bill and about the final Act visit Building safety act 2022~~.	+

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		+	The Building Safety Act 2022 is a legislative framework designed to enhance the safety of buildings, in particular high-riseand multi-occupancy residential buildings. It is a significant piece of legislation that arose in response to the Independent review of the building regulations and fire safety, also known as the Hackitt review, after its Chair Dame Judith Hackitt, which was established after the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017.
		+
		+	The Building Safety Act was effective from April 2 2023, with key provision from October of the same year. Its purpose is to ensure that all buildings and in particular high-rise buildings are designed, constructed, and managed to be safe for occupants. The Act itself provides a legal framework for further regulations and guidance related to building safety including fire safety and structural integrity, which apply responsibilities to owners, managers, designers, contractors and developersin England and Wales.
		+
		+	Key aims of the Act and its supporting regulation include improved transparency and accountability, through clearer definition of the roles such as Responsible Persons (RPs), their level of competency, coordination and co-operation with building safety approaches. To accurately record all fire safety information and processes throughout a building’s lifespan in what is known as the Golden thread of information and make this transparent and accessible, including to building users. Finally to give enforcement authorities powers to take direct action against any entities involved in the process that are non-compliantand to outline financial responsibilities for remediation of long leaseholders.
		+
		+	It creates three new bodies to provide oversight of the new regime:
		+
		+	* The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to oversee the safety and performance of all buildings, with a particular focus on high-rise buildings, to promote competence and organisational capability, including for building control and tradespeople.
		+	* The National Construction Products Regulator (NRCP) to lead and oversee more effective construction products regulation, co-ordinate market surveillance aswell as enforcement following secondary legislation.
		+	* The New Homes Ombudsman Scheme to allow improved complaint prcedure, whereby developers will be required to become a member of the scheme, adhearing to an enforcement framework and sanctions for breaching requirements.
		+
		+	For more information about the bill visit Building Safety Bill and about the final Act visit Building safety act 2022.
		+
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		+	Key articles about Building Safety regulations on this site include:
		+
	* Building safety		* Building safety
	* Building safety act 2022		* Building safety act 2022
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	* UK building control regime under the new Building Safety Act regulations		* UK building control regime under the new Building Safety Act regulations

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