Building Safety Act 2022
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Published on Jan 3, 2024
This publication serves as a guide to the Building Safety Act 2022, designed to significantly enhance the safety standards of residential and mixed-use buildings in the UK. Enacted in response to past safety failures, the Act introduces extensive reforms impacting the construction and real estate sectors.
Central to the Act is the establishment of a ‘duty holder regime’, aimed at enhancing the competence of those involved in the construction process. This regime mandates stricter compliance and accountability, establishing a framework to uphold higher safety standards from the planning stage to the management and execution of building work.
The Act also introduces a new Building Safety Regulator responsible for overseeing all building standards and safety, focusing particularly on high-risk buildings. This regulator acts as the authority during the design and construction phases, ensuring thorough safety assessments and compliance.
Significantly, the Act addresses the correction of historical safety defects, such as unsafe cladding, and broadens the scope of liability. It amends the Defective Premises Act 1972, increasing the avenues for claims against those involved in the construction of dwellings and extending the period for claims.
Financial implications include a new levy on all new residential developments in England, aimed at funding safety improvements. Additionally, the introduction of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 imposes further duties on building managers, enhancing fire risk management.
This resource provides essential information for staying compliant with the new regulations, detailing the critical need for consistent development agreements that reflect these legislative changes. As further provisions are set to roll out in 2024, including a new building safety levy and a mandatory new homes warranty, staying informed through this guide is crucial for all construction and real estate professionals.
For a deeper understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and to ensure your projects comply with these new standards, prompt the Building Safety Act below.