Building Safety Bill - Revision history

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−	The Building Safety Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019 following the Grenfell Tower fire on 14 June 2017. Its purpose is to put in place new and enhanced regulatory regimes for building safety and construction products, and to ensure residents have a stronger voice in the system.	+	The Building Safety Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019 following the Grenfell Tower fire on 14 June 2017. Its purpose is to put in place new and enhanced regulatory regimes for building safety and construction products, and to ensure residents have a stronger voice in the system. Note that on 28 April 2022, the Bill received Royal Assent, becoming law as the Building Safety Act 2022.

−	It was expected that the main elements would:	+	As a Bill it was expected that the main elements would:

	* Create an enhanced safety framework for high-rise residential buildings, taking forward the recommendations of the Hackitt review.		* Create an enhanced safety framework for high-rise residential buildings, taking forward the recommendations of the Hackitt review.
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	* The golden thread and BS 8644-1.		* The golden thread and BS 8644-1.

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	* The golden thread and BS 8644-1.		* The golden thread and BS 8644-1.

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Designing Buildings at 09:51, 29 April 2022

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

		+	* Building Safety Act.
	* Building Safety Alliance.		* Building Safety Alliance.
	* CIAT raises concerns about Building Safety Bill.		* CIAT raises concerns about Building Safety Bill.

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	On 13 April 2022 the government announced agreement with developers in England to contribute £5 billion to address the building safety issues that were uncovered following the Grenfell Tower fire. For more information see: Building safety agreement with developers.		On 13 April 2022 the government announced agreement with developers in England to contribute £5 billion to address the building safety issues that were uncovered following the Grenfell Tower fire. For more information see: Building safety agreement with developers.
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		+	On 28 April 2022, the Bill received Royal Assent, becoming law as the Building Safety Act 2022.

	= Factsheets =		= Factsheets =

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	In April 2022, the government announced a series of amendments to the Building Safety Bill, this included scrapping the role of Building Safety Manager. This they suggest will give the Accountable Person greater freedom to implement safety procedures that suit the circumstances of their building, and will also remove the associated cost of appointing a Building Safety Manager.		In April 2022, the government announced a series of amendments to the Building Safety Bill, this included scrapping the role of Building Safety Manager. This they suggest will give the Accountable Person greater freedom to implement safety procedures that suit the circumstances of their building, and will also remove the associated cost of appointing a Building Safety Manager.
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		+	On 13 April 2022 the government announced agreement with developers in England to contribute £5 billion to address the building safety issues that were uncovered following the Grenfell Tower fire. For more information see: Building safety agreement with developers.

	= Factsheets =		= Factsheets =

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	These factsheets are available through Gov.UK and were updated in April 2022 to provide more information about the provisions in the Building Safety Bill and how they will be implemented. The links below are direct downloads to the individual factsheets:		These factsheets are available through Gov.UK and were updated in April 2022 to provide more information about the provisions in the Building Safety Bill and how they will be implemented. The links below are direct downloads to the individual factsheets:

−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-safety-leaseholder-protections-factsheet Building safety leaseholder protections factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-safety-leaseholder-protections-factsheet Building safety leaseholder protections factsheet]
−		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/dutyholders-factsheet Dutyholders: factsheet]
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/dutyholders-factsheet Dutyholders: factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/industry-competence-factsheet Industry competence: factsheet]
−		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/buildings-included-in-the-new-more-stringent-regulatory-regime-factsheet Buildings included in the new more stringent regulatory regime: factsheet]
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/industry-competence-factsheet Industry competence: factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/impact-assessment-factsheet Impact Assessment: factsheet]
−		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-control-regime-for-higher-risk-buildings-gateways-2-and-3-factsheet Building control regime for higher-risk buildings (Gateways 2 and 3): factsheet]
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/buildings-included-in-the-new-more-stringent-regulatory-regime-factsheet Buildings included in the new more stringent regulatory regime: factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/safety-case-factsheet Safety Case: factsheet]
−		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/safety-management-systems-factsheet Safety management systems: factsheet]
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/impact-assessment-factsheet Impact Assessment: factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/mandatory-occurrence-reporting-factsheet Mandatory Occurrence Reporting: factsheet]
−		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-safety-regulator-factsheet Building Safety Regulator: factsheet]
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-control-regime-for-higher-risk-buildings-gateways-2-and-3-factsheet Building control regime for higher-risk buildings (Gateways 2 and 3): factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/amendments-to-the-regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005-factsheet Amendments to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: factsheet]
−		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/accountable-persons-factsheet Accountable Persons: factsheet]
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/safety-case-factsheet Safety Case: factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/golden-thread-factsheet Golden thread: factsheet]
−		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/refurbishments-factsheet Refurbishments: factsheet]
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/safety-management-systems-factsheet Safety management systems: factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-control-registration-and-regulatory-oversight-factsheet Building control registration and regulatory oversight: factsheet]
−		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/wider-changes-to-the-building-act-1984-factsheet Wider changes to the Building Act 1984: factsheet]
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/mandatory-occurrence-reporting-factsheet Mandatory Occurrence Reporting: factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-safety-levy-factsheet Building Safety Levy: factsheet]
−		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/architects-competence-factsheet Architects Competence: factsheet]
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-safety-regulator-factsheet Building Safety Regulator: factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/architects-fees-factsheet Architects Fees: factsheet]
−		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-registration-and-certification-factsheet Building registration and certification: factsheet]
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/amendments-to-the-regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005-factsheet Amendments to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-safety-charge-factsheet-for-landlords-building-owners Building Safety costs: factsheet for landlords & building owners]
−		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-safety-charge-factsheet-for-leaseholders Ongoing Building Safety costs: factsheet for leaseholders]
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/accountable-persons-factsheet Accountable Persons: factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/construction-products-regulatory-framework-factsheet Construction products regulatory framework: factsheet]
−		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/fire-safety-order-interaction-with-the-new-regime-for-higher-risk-buildings-factsheet Fire Safety Order interaction with the new regime for higher-risk buildings: factsheet]
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/golden-thread-factsheet Golden thread: factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/national-regulator-for-construction-products-factsheet National regulator for construction products: factsheet]
−		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/new-homes-ombudsman-factsheet New Homes Ombudsman: factsheet]
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/refurbishments-factsheet Refurbishments: factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/residents-voice-factsheet Residents’ Voice: factsheet]
−		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/special-measures-factsheet Special Measures: factsheet]
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-control-registration-and-regulatory-oversight-factsheet Building control registration and regulatory oversight: factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-assessment-certificate-transitional-arrangements-for-existing-buildings-factsheet Building Assessment Certificate: transitional arrangements for existing buildings: factsheet]
−		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/redress-factsheet Redress: factsheet]
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/wider-changes-to-the-building-act-1984-factsheet Wider changes to the Building Act 1984: factsheet] ==	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/new-build-warranties-factsheet New Build Warranties: factsheet]
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−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-safety-levy-factsheet Building Safety Levy: factsheet] ==	+
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−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/architects-competence-factsheet Architects Competence: factsheet] ==	+
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−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/architects-fees-factsheet Architects Fees: factsheet] ==	+
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−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-registration-and-certification-factsheet Building registration and certification: factsheet] ==	+
−		+
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-safety-charge-factsheet-for-landlords-building-owners Building Safety costs: factsheet for landlords & building owners] ==	+
−		+
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-safety-charge-factsheet-for-leaseholders Ongoing Building Safety costs: factsheet for leaseholders] ==	+
−		+
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/construction-products-regulatory-framework-factsheet Construction products regulatory framework: factsheet] ==	+
−		+
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/fire-safety-order-interaction-with-the-new-regime-for-higher-risk-buildings-factsheet Fire Safety Order interaction with the new regime for higher-risk buildings: factsheet] ==	+
−		+
−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/national-regulator-for-construction-products-factsheet National regulator for construction products: factsheet] ==	+
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−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/new-homes-ombudsman-factsheet New Homes Ombudsman: factsheet] ==	+
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−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/residents-voice-factsheet Residents’ Voice: factsheet] ==	+
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−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/special-measures-factsheet Special Measures: factsheet] ==	+
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−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-assessment-certificate-transitional-arrangements-for-existing-buildings-factsheet Building Assessment Certificate: transitional arrangements for existing buildings: factsheet] ==	+
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−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/redress-factsheet Redress: factsheet] ==	+
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−	== [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/new-build-warranties-factsheet New Build Warranties: factsheet] ==	+

	= Fire Safety Bill =		= Fire Safety Bill =
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	A Fire Safety Bill was also introduced in 2019 to amend the Fire Safety Order 2005, clarifying that the responsible person or duty-holder for multi-occupied, residential buildings must manage and reduce the risk of fire.		A Fire Safety Bill was also introduced in 2019 to amend the Fire Safety Order 2005, clarifying that the responsible person or duty-holder for multi-occupied, residential buildings must manage and reduce the risk of fire.

−	Related articles on Designing Buildings	+	For more information see: Fire Safety Bill.
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Building Safety Alliance.		* Building Safety Alliance.

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	In April 2022, the government announced a series of amendments to the Building Safety Bill, this included scrapping the role of Building Safety Manager. This they suggest will give the Accountable Person greater freedom to implement safety procedures that suit the circumstances of their building, and will also remove the associated cost of appointing a Building Safety Manager.		In April 2022, the government announced a series of amendments to the Building Safety Bill, this included scrapping the role of Building Safety Manager. This they suggest will give the Accountable Person greater freedom to implement safety procedures that suit the circumstances of their building, and will also remove the associated cost of appointing a Building Safety Manager.

−	= Factsheets =	+	= Gov.UK Factsheets =

	These factsheets are available through Gov.UK and were updated in April 2022 to provide more information about the provisions in the Building Safety Bill and how they will be implemented. The links below are direct downloads to the individual factsheets:		These factsheets are available through Gov.UK and were updated in April 2022 to provide more information about the provisions in the Building Safety Bill and how they will be implemented. The links below are direct downloads to the individual factsheets:

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	= Building Safety Bill =		= Building Safety Bill =

−	The Building Safety Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019 following the Grenfell Tower fire on 14 June 2017.	+	The Building Safety Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019 following the Grenfell Tower fire on 14 June 2017. Its purpose is to put in place new and enhanced regulatory regimes for building safety and construction products, and to ensure residents have a stronger voice in the system.
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−	Its purpose is to put in place new and enhanced regulatory regimes for building safety and construction products, and to ensure residents have a stronger voice in the system.	+

	It was expected that the main elements would:		It was expected that the main elements would:

−	* Create an enhanced safety framework for high-rise residential buildings, taking forward the recommendations the Hackitt review.	+	* Create an enhanced safety framework for high-rise residential buildings, taking forward the recommendations of the Hackitt review.
	* Provide clearer accountability and stronger duties for those responsible for the safety of high-rise buildings, with clear competence requirements to maintain high standards.		* Provide clearer accountability and stronger duties for those responsible for the safety of high-rise buildings, with clear competence requirements to maintain high standards.
	* Give residents a stronger voice in the system and ensure that they fully understand how they can contribute to maintaining safety in their buildings.		* Give residents a stronger voice in the system and ensure that they fully understand how they can contribute to maintaining safety in their buildings.
	* Strengthen enforcement and sanctions to deter non-compliance.		* Strengthen enforcement and sanctions to deter non-compliance.
−	* Develop a new stronger and clearer framework to provide national oversight of construction products.	+	* Develop a new, stronger and clearer framework to provide national oversight of construction products.
	* Develop a new system to oversee the whole built environment, with local enforcement agencies and national regulators.		* Develop a new system to oversee the whole built environment, with local enforcement agencies and national regulators.
−	* Require that developers of new build homes ~~must~~ belong to a New Homes Ombudsman.	+	* Require that developers of new build homes belong to a New Homes Ombudsman.

	For more information see: [https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-8781/ https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-8781/]		For more information see: [https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-8781/ https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-8781/]
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	Explanatory notes were published at: [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/explained-the-draft-building-safety-bill https://www.gov.uk/government/news/explained-the-draft-building-safety-bill]		Explanatory notes were published at: [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/explained-the-draft-building-safety-bill https://www.gov.uk/government/news/explained-the-draft-building-safety-bill]
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−	The draft Bill was published to enable consultation and scrutiny before it is introduced to Parliament. It will be examined by a Parliamentary committee who will report with feedback and recommendations before the Bill is finalised.

	The final version of the Bill was published on 5 July 2021. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-regulator-at-heart-of-building-safety-overhaul https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-regulator-at-heart-of-building-safety-overhaul]		The final version of the Bill was published on 5 July 2021. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-regulator-at-heart-of-building-safety-overhaul https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-regulator-at-heart-of-building-safety-overhaul]

−	Under the proposals, the Government is more than doubling the amount of time, from six to 15 years, that residents can seek compensation for substandard construction work.	+	Under the proposals, the Government is more than doubling the amount of time, from six to 15 years, that residents can seek compensation for substandard construction work. These changes will apply retrospectively. This means that residents of a building completed in 2010 would be able to bring proceedings against the developer until 2025. These reforms also include new measures which apply to those seeking compensation for shoddy refurbishments which make the home unliveable.
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−	~~The~~ changes will apply retrospectively. This means that residents of a building completed in 2010 would be able to bring proceedings against the developer until 2025. These reforms also include new measures which apply to those seeking compensation for shoddy refurbishments which make the home unliveable.	+

	A one-page explaination of the bill is available here: [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/999440/Building_Safety_Bill_-_explainer.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/999440/Building_Safety_Bill_-_explainer.pdf]		A one-page explaination of the bill is available here: [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/999440/Building_Safety_Bill_-_explainer.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/999440/Building_Safety_Bill_-_explainer.pdf]
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	In April 2022, the government announced a series of amendments to the Building Safety Bill, this included scrapping the role of Building Safety Manager. This they suggest will give the Accountable Person greater freedom to implement safety procedures that suit the circumstances of their building, and will also remove the associated cost of appointing a Building Safety Manager.		In April 2022, the government announced a series of amendments to the Building Safety Bill, this included scrapping the role of Building Safety Manager. This they suggest will give the Accountable Person greater freedom to implement safety procedures that suit the circumstances of their building, and will also remove the associated cost of appointing a Building Safety Manager.

−	= ~~Gov.UK~~ Factsheets =	+	= Factsheets =

−	~~These~~ factsheets are available through Gov.UK ~~and were~~ updated in April 2022 to provide more information about the provisions in the Building Safety Bill and how they will be implemented. ~~The links below are direct downloads to the individual factsheets:~~	+	A series of factsheets are available through Gov.UK, updated in April 2022 to provide more information about the provisions in the Building Safety Bill and how they will be implemented.

	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-safety-leaseholder-protections-factsheet Building safety leaseholder protections factsheet]		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-bill-factsheets/building-safety-leaseholder-protections-factsheet Building safety leaseholder protections factsheet]