About this Wiki
[edit] About this wiki
The Building Safety Wiki brings you all the information you might need to understand and comply with the Building Safety Act 2022 and secondary legislation in England and related fire safety legislation, and similar essential rules in all other parts of the UK.
It contains regular news updates, guidance, factual articles and expert insights on fire and building safety from a wide range of authoritative sources, all brought together in one place.
[edit] How to use
In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 and subsequent reviews and Public Inquiry, we all need to ensure such a tragedy can never happen again. But the lessons extend well beyond housing. The Building Safety Act and related legislation create an entirely new building safety regime that impacts everyone involved in the planning, commissioning, design, construction, surveying, maintenance and management of all buildings and the built environment. New rules are now in full force and aim to restore confidence in the safety standards of all buildings.
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You are also invited to contribute to the site by creating or adding to articles, particularly if you see a gap in the information provided.
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[edit] Supporters and contributors
This wiki is sponsored by LMC and enframe consulting. Our vision is to bring together a broad community of expertise that, through this hub, boosts knowledge and understanding of fire and building safety and achieves systemic and cultural change.
LMC is a communications consultancy that works with UK and international innovators, change-makers and thought leaders in property, construction and the built environment. Enframe is a change consultancy that provides expert technical guidance and a comprehensive professional development programme on the Building Safety Act.
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Features and news
Announced as part of support package for the next generation of new towns.
PM announces Building safety and fire now with MHCLG
Following recommendations of the Grenfell Inquiry report.
Construction management, 12 Feb
The adjudication juggernaut rolls on: BDW Trading v Ardmore Construction.
Administration for Grenfell M&E contractor
Who was not part of the web of blame is confirmed by Gazette.
Regulator pledges to clear 122 project backlog by April.
The BPF urges Chancellor for additional BSR resources
To remove barriers and bottlenecks which delay projects.
Rayner defends handling of Grenfell Tower meeting.
Update on the future of Grenfell Tower
Deputy Prime Minister decides for it be carefully taken down to the ground.
End Our Cladding Scandal Campaign, 1 Feb
The Shared Owners’ Network.
Gov UK, Making Buildings Safer, January
Resident Management Companies (RMCs) in high-rise buildings.
BSR register of high rise residential buildings
A brief background and how to search for a building.
Who, or What Does the Building Safety Act Apply To?
From compliance to competence in brief.
Join forces and share Building Safety knowledge in 2025
Why and how to contribute to the Building Safety Wiki.
Rethinking Construction Product Regulations.
Building Safety Regulator, Jan
2024: A transformative year for building safety.
Licensing construction; looking back to look forward
Voluntary to required contractors (licensing) schemes.
RIBA detailed response to Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report
Briefing notes following its initial 4 September response.
Approved Document B: Fire Safety from March onwards
Current and future changes with historical documentation.
Shaping safer buildings: New era of compliance under the BSA post Grenfell.
Quick links
[edit] Legislation and standards
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Secondary legislation linked to the Building Safety Act
Building safety in Northern Ireland
[edit] Dutyholders and competencies
BSI Built Environment Competence Standards
Competence standards (PAS 8671, 8672, 8673)
Industry Competence Steering Group
[edit] Regulators
National Regulator of Construction Products
[edit] Fire safety
Independent Grenfell Tower Inquiry
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