Consultation on the proposed clarification of building regulations guidance on fire safety (Approved Document B).

Members' views sought

A Written Ministerial Statement from the Secretary of State for Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) was published on 19 July, and provides an update on the work that the Government is - and has been - undertaking in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and on broader building safety work.  A link to the Ministerial Statement is below:
 
https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2018-07-19/HCWS890/
 
As set out in the statement, the MHCLG has also published the clarified building regulations guidance on fire safety (Approved Document B) for consultation, and this can be accessed here:
 
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/fire-safety-clarification-of-statutory-guidance-approved-document-b  
 
Consultation on the proposed clarification of building regulations guidance on fire safety (Approved Document B)

This consultation addresses the proposed clarification of statutory guidance on fire safety (Approved Document B), and which aims to improve usability and reduce the risk of misinterpretation by those carrying out and inspecting building work; we have reviewed the information regarding this consultation, and we can confirm that this does not contain information of any technical substance. 
 
However, should you wish to respond to this consultation, you can do so directly via the link above, and also forward your comments to us in order that we can consolidate the Institute's response. 
 
Please can you send your comments to Graham Chalkley, Assistant Practice Director ([email protected]) by Monday 1 October 2018. 
 
The details and links to the consultation will be featured in AT Weekly, so all members will be notified.