New approach for achieving consensus between building control bodies and Fire and Rescue Authorities in building works
A new sector-led approach to achieving consensus in building works has been developed by a taskforce of the Joint Regulators Group.
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A new sector-led approach to achieving consensus in building works has been developed by a taskforce of the Joint Regulators Group led by Local Authority Building Control (LABC), National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and Association of Consultant Approved Inspectors (ACAI).
The government’s fire safety consultation found a strong preference from respondents for establishing a process to facilitate achieving consensus among building control bodies and Fire and Rescue Authorities in building works.
Unlimited fines for those who breach fire safety regulations
Government announces new regulations to boost building safety and £16 million for fire and rescue authorities.
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Building owners could face unlimited fines following new measures being brought in to strengthen fire safety, the Home Office has announced today.
As part of the government’s work to ensure people are safe in their homes, these limitless fines will be handed out to anyone caught obstructing or impersonating a fire inspector as well as to those who breach fire safety regulations under the Fire Safety Order.
These new measures, announced as part of the government’s response to the Fire Safety Consultation, will come into force as part of the legislation in the Building Safety Bill.