Background and what has changed
The government has published amendments to the regulations, which will apply to all Building Control applications from 1 October 2023.
The government has formed a new regulatory body within the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) called the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The BSR will oversee many aspects of building safety, including building regulations and building control.
If you, or someone on your behalf, has submitted a building control application, you have new legal responsibilities as a client, designer or contractor.
For buildings classed as higher risk, the BSR is the only body that can provide building control. All applications relating to these type of buildings must be submitted to the BSR.