Build UK updates the Building Safety Regime

Build UK has updated its comprehensive guide to the Building Safety Regime to reflect the latest secondary legislation and guidance that has been published.

The changes in the November 2023 version include: New guidance on determining whether a building is a Higher‐Risk Building (HRB). Details of the new online building control application process for HRBs, with guidance on submitting and managing applications Information on the use of remediation orders to compel landlords of relevant buildings to remedy relevant defects by a specified time.

Confirmation of the transitional arrangements for second staircases in new residential buildings above 18 metres Details of the new contact the BSR service. Build UK have also updated their Building Safety Timeline to show when key changes will take effect under the new regime.