Building Safety

Seven years have passed since the tragic night when Grenfell Tower was engulfed in flames, leaving an indelible scar on our collective conscience. Today, as we remember the 72 lives lost, The Property Institute (TPI) stands in solidarity with the survivors and the Grenfell community, who continue to seek justice, and we urge the next Government to get on with remediating unsafe buildings.

Over 100 members jointed Andrew Saunders and Josh Paulin of the BSR to discuss Part 4 of the Building Safety Act.

This session expanded on the proportional and reasonable expectations that BSR has regarding resident engagement, particularly in the private sector.

On 1st December the HSE ran a webinar on ‘All reasonable steps’ – Proportionality and Practical Advice from the BSR’ This webinar included a look at practical examples of ‘all reasonable steps’.

The Property Institute was one of a number of stakeholders who flagged what appeared to be a rather obvious error with section 119 of the Building Safety Act 2022.

The industry-first public Hub now serves as a comprehensive source of current building safety guidance in England.

This Ark Explainer video focuses on the requirements of Resident Engagement Strategy. PAPs are required to prepare and keep under review a document called a Residents Engagement Strategy. The objective of this strategy document is to support the principles of transparency of information, partnership with residents and promote the participation of the residents themselves. It applies to all high rise building with two or more occupied flats. The need for an engagement strategy also applies to both long and short-lets.

The Health and Safety Executive has detailed the functions that will be charged for under the Building Safety (Regulator’s Charges) Regulations 2023, who will pay, and the basis of the charges.