Building Safety Act and Building Regulations Update

The Act introduces new requirements through secondary legislation and reforms existing legislation, with the intention of providing clarity on how buildings should be constructed, maintained and made safe.

The Act applies to all buildings and includes additional requirements for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs).

Transitional arrangements apply to both Higher-Risk Buildings and other buildings where an initial notice or full plans have been submitted to a local authority before 1 October 2023.

The session will cover:

• The Building Safety Act
• The new Building Safety Regulator, definitions, scope, functions
• Amendments to the Building Act 1984 – Duty holder regime
• Competence
• Enforcement

Registration, refreshments and Networking form 5.30pm with the CPD session starting at 6pm

Members can gain 3 CIOB CPD points if you reflect on your learning from this activity.

Speakers:-

Tony Harvey-Soanes FRICS, FCABE, MCMI, MIFireE

Managing Director

Vantage Building Control

Fees:

Members £5 Non-Members £17

Contact:

Natalie Breakspear - Member Services and Events Coordinator

nbreakspear@ciob.org.uk

01344 630834