Government to implement Hackitt review in full

The government will implement all of the recommendations from Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of building regulations and fire safety following the Grenfell disaster.

Housing and communities secretary James Brokenshire has pledged to introduce a stougher and more effective regulatory framework to improve building safety standards across the country.

He said there would be no hiding place for those who break safety rules.

The government would now establish the Joint Regulators’ Group to trial elements of a new regulatory system ahead of any new proposed legislation.

Local Authority Building Control, The National Fire Chiefs Council, the Health & Safety Executive, the Local Government Association which includes the fire and rescue authorities

The group will link together existing regulatory bodies – Local Authority Building Control, The National Fire Chiefs Council, the Health & Safety Executive and Local Government Association – to work with developers and building owners and tenants, to develop and test new approaches that may later feature in legislation.

He also confirmed the Government earlier commitment to a full-scale review of the guidelines, known as ‘Approved Document B’.

Government’s Building a Safer Future replan

• Implement all of the recommendations in the Hackitt review
• Create a more effective regulatory and accountability framework to provide greater oversight of the industry
• Foster a culture change in construction for more responsible industry, from design, through to construction and management
• Introduce clearer standards and guidance, including establishing a new Standards Committee to advise on construction product and system standards and regulations
• Put residents at the heart of the new system of building safety

Brokenshire said: “There is nothing more important than being safe in your own home and I am determined to improve building safety.

“My plan for stronger, tougher rules will make sure there is no hiding place for those who flout building safety rules.

“By making people responsible and more accountable for safety, we will create a more rigorous system so residents will always have peace of mind that they are safe in their own homes.”

from Construction Enquirer http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2018/12/19/government-to-implement-hackitt-review-in-full/

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