Building control changes for higher-risk buildings and wider changes to building regulations
This circular letter draws attention to the building control process for higher-risk buildings and wider changes to building regulations
Applies to England
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Circular letter: changes to the building control process
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This circular letter informs building control bodies in England of the changes made by the following regulations:
- The Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023
- The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023
- The Building (Approved Inspectors etc. and Review of Decisions) (England) Regulations 2023
- The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023
- The Building Act 1984 (Commencement No. 3) (England) Order 2023
- The Building Safety Act 2022 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023
The changes made by these regulations apply in England.
These regulations came into effect on 1 October 2023.