The Higher-Risk Buildings (Management of Safety Risks etc) (England) Regulations 2023 lay out the requirements for managing safety duties for higher-risk buildings. The regulations set provisions for the management of in-occupation higher-risk building safety. It details a safety case approach to managing fire and structural safety, responsibilities to engage with residents, maintenance of digital information throughout the building's lifecycle, and a mandatory occurrence reporting framework. It also includes compliance and appeals provisions.
These regulations support the new regime for managing building safety risks in higher-risk buildings, ensuring that accountable persons meet their responsibilities to assess, manage, and report on building safety risks. The regulations complement existing legislation and are part of a comprehensive framework to enhance building safety and protect occupants. They are a response to recommendations from the Building a Safer Future Report following the Grenfell Tower fire and are aimed at improving accountability, transparency, and safety standards in the management of higher-risk buildings.
