The RICS Podcast
Essential Insights from Secondary Legislation for the Building Safety Act 2022 with Gary Strong, Andrew Thomas & David Savage #99
Nov 13, 2023
Guests Gary Strong, Andrew Thomas, and David Savage discuss the impact of secondary legislation on the building industry. Topics include Gateway 2 & 3, Safety Cases, the Golden Thread, Remediation Orders, and the effect on the Fire Safety Order 2005.
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- The Building Safety Act introduces new regulations for fire safety and structural safety in buildings, emphasizing competence, training, validation, and registration within the construction industry.
- Under the Building Safety Act, safety cases are required for occupied high-risk buildings, with Gateway two ensuring completion of design package and Gateway three serving as a hard stop point for occupation.
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Overview of the Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Act introduces new regulations for fire safety and structural safety in buildings. It goes beyond cladding to address various aspects of construction. The act establishes four regulated duty holder roles: principal designer, designer, principal contractor, and contractor. It also covers building safety management and introduces a new Building Safety Regulator within the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The act emphasizes competence, training, validation, and registration within the construction industry.
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