The Building Safety Act 2022
Why the Building Safety Act is important
The new Building Safety Act 2022 was passed after the Independent Review relating to the Grenfell Tower tragedy. It is intended to remedy the problems identified by that review and reform building safety.
How the Building Safety Act 2022 affects your business
The new Building Safety Act amends the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005 (the FSO). These changes apply to all buildings – not just high-rise and higher-risk residential buildings – including non-domestic buildings, businesses, and most public buildings.
They chiefly relate to the duties of Responsible Persons who need to be aware of these changes and what it means for their role.
What premises the Building Safety Act applies to
It applies to all non-domestic premises which can include
- places of work
- places where people visit or stay
- non-domestic areas of multi-occupied residential buildings, such as stairways and communal corridors.
It does not apply to individual domestic premises.
Changes to the duties of Responsible Persons
The Building Safety Act made significant changes to the duties that RPs must now carry out, relating to recording and sharing information, working with Accountable Persons and other RPs, and the provision of information to residents.
Buildings with two or more sets of domestic premises
Under the Building Safety Act RPs must now provide additional information to tenants to ensure they feel informed.
Government Guidance to assist RPs understand their new duties
The government have published helpful guidance to assist RPs in understanding their new duties under the Building Safety Act, which Responsible Persons are urged to read.
Need help? Contact us
If you have questions or need advice or guidance, our Business Safety Team are here to help with free, friendly advice on making your business or regulated building compliant with fire safety regulations.
Business safety helpline
- Phone 01622 212 442
- Email buildingsafetyenquiry@kent.fire-uk.org