Building Regs review launched
1st August 2017

An independent review of building regulations and fire safety was announced by the government this week.

The review follows the controversy over cladding after the Grenfell Tower fire but, according to the announcement, will look generally at ‘current building regulations and fire safety with a particular focus on high rise residential buildings’.

It will be led by Dame Judith Hackitt, Chair of EEF, the Manufacturers’ Organisation and former HSE Chair, As part of the review, she will consult the Buildings Regulations Advisory Committee as well as the construction and housing industry, the fire sector, international experts, MPs and the public.

The review will also work with other government departments and the devolved administrations and consider the implications of changes to the regulatory system on other government objectives.

It will report jointly to the Communities Secretary Sajid Javid and the Home Secretary Amber Rudd.
Review Chair, Dame Judith Hackitt said: “I am keen to engage widely with industry and the public to inform the recommendations from the review. I want the recommendations to lead to any necessary improvements in the system being made.”