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The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has today (27 January 2026) officially moved to a standalone organisation, paving the way for the creation of a single construction regulator - a key recommendation of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
The move from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to an arm’s-length body under the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, represents a significant moment for the built environment.
As a new organisation, BSR will work towards establishing a single regulator by promoting competence and higher standards. It will drive the vital culture change required by everyone working in the built environment to support this government’s ambition to build more, safe homes, and remediate those which are unsafe.
The move to standalone status is underpinned by a significant ‘operational reset’ in BSR’s role as the building control authority for higher-risk buildings. Following the introduction of its Innovation Unit and new efficiency measures, the regulator’s operational delivery is fast improving. This progress demonstrates a commitment to combine regulatory experience with industry knowledge to target guidance and education where it is needed most.
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As part of a series of free expert-led webinars to support industry on a range of key building control topics, the BSR is running a webinar dedicated for consultants on early learsnings from Building Assessments Certificate applications, on 2nd October 2025 (10am - 12pm).
The webinar will help consultants understand the regulator's expectations of how you can support principal accountable persons and accountable persons to comply with the law, without gold-plating requirements.
The session will cover the trends of what the BSR is seeing and guide you through good practice to increase the success rate of applications. The webinar includes a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and get the answers you need.
Consultants can register through this link: Consultants and BAC applications: Early learning which will take you to the registration portal. After registering you’ll receive a confirmation email which includes information about how to access the attendee hub where the webinar will take place.
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The new Building Safety (Wales) Bill introduces a new safety regime for multi-occupied residential buildings in Wales, with a strong focus on resident safety, accountability, and regulatory enforcement. It builds on the Building Safety Act 2022 and responds to findings from the Hackitt Review and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
Key highlights of the Bill include:
- New statutory duties for building owners and managers.
- A tiered system of responsibilities based on building height and complexity.
- The introduction of duty holder roles such as the Principal Accountable Person (PAP).
- Enhanced rights and protections for residents, particularly vulnerable groups.
- Significant implications for developers, including registration and documentation requirements.
To read the Bill in full, click here
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The HSE has made some improvements to its guidance for building control approval for higher-risk buildings.
- Building control approval for higher-risk buildings
- Preparing information for a building control approval application
- Making changes to a higher-risk building project
- Applying for a completion certificate
After listening to the experiences of people using the guidance, the updates will better support the needs of those preparing to, or applying for, building control approval from BSR.
- Building Safety Regulator
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ARMA Guidance Note B19: Building Safety Act: Registration of Higher-Risk Buildings and Key Building Information
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ARMA Guidance Note B14: Building Safety Act - Duties During Occupation
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ARMA Guidance Note B13: Building Safety Act - Changes in Construction
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TPI Advice Note: Fire Safety Management in Flats
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Guidance Note B02: Fire Safety