Lessons From Grenfell Tower - The New Building Safety Regime

As a consequence of the Grenfell Tower fire, a building safety revolution is underway for construction and property professionals. This book analyses prior significant building fires and explains the new building safety regime including the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Building Safety Regulator. The aim is to provide an explanation of the Building Safety Regime. To that end, coverage includes:

The Grenfell Tower fire: the Hackitt Review and Public Inquiry

Remediation of existing buildings

Legal Framework: the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022

Building Regulations: Part B Revisions and the Combustible Material Ban

The Building Safety Regulator

Guidance and Consultations

Change has arrived for construction and property professionals in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire. This book is for readers who have responsibilities in the Built Environment or Real Estate to take the first steps towards implementation and compliance with the new regime.

Summary

This book explains the new Building Safety Regime for readers who have responsibilities in the Built Environment or Real Estate to take the first steps towards implementation and compliance.

Product details

• Authors: Jennifer Charlson, Jennifer (University of Wolverhampton Charlson, Nenpin Dimka
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.08.2023
• EAN: 9781032390024
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3239002-4
• No. of pages: 108
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; LAW / Construction, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Fire Science, Construction & engineering law, Fire protection & safety, Construction and engineering law, Fire protection and safety