Building Safety Guide Updated

Build UK has updated its guide to the building safety regime to reflect the latest information and guidance that has been published. The changes in the May 2024 version include:

• Clarification on the dutyholder roles including a link to the formal handover process that must be followed in the event of a change in dutyholder.
• Links to the DLUHC guidance on the building control process for HRBs and the supplementary question and answer sheet.
• Updated links for various guidance on the Gateways, including Building Control Approval and the change control process.
• An updated Approved Document B section, including a summary of the amendments that have been made since the Grenfell Tower fire.
• A link to the new Building Remediation Hub which must now be used to apply for the Building Safety Fund and the Cladding Safety Scheme.
• An updated version of our Building Safety Timeline.

Build UK has also updated its overview of the Golden Thread to include details of the Building Control Approval information that should be included in the Golden Thread, as set out in the latest version of the BSR guidance. The BSR is regularly updating its guidance on the new regime and members should always refer to the latest online version of a guide for the most up to date information. For more building safety news, please see our latest Building Safety update.

The first legal action brought by the Government under new powers introduced through the Building Safety Act has seen the Court rule in its favour and issue a Remediation Order requiring the freeholder to fix building safety issues within a mandated timeframe. Under the Act, the Building Safety Regulator, councils, and fire and rescue services all have powers to take enforcement action against building owners not complying with their obligations to leaseholders.