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Building a safer future. Independent review of building regulations and fire safety - final report: summary
Publication Year
2018
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Summarises the main findings presented in the final findings of the Independent review led by Dame Judith Hackitt, commissioned by government following the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017. The scope of the review encompassed the building and fire safety regulatory system for high-rise residential buildings. It reiterates that it is not presently fit-for-purpose and discusses the parameters and principles of a new regulatory framework. Also looks at: design, construction and refurbishment; occupation and maintenance; residents' voice; competence; guidance and monitoring to support building safety; products; building information; procurement and supply. Provides international examples which cover prescriptive frameworks, outcomes-based frameworks and industry involvement for a successful culture change.
Document History
Issued: 17/05/2018.
Publisher Information
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is a UK Government ministerial department with responsibility for several policy areas including building regulation, community integration, economic development in coastal and seaside areas, energy efficiency in buildings, high streets and town centres, housing, local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) and Enterprise Zones, localism, planning reform and the planning system. They were formerly known as the Department for Communities and Local Government, and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
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