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HSE<\/a> is urging designers of high-rise buildings to prepare now for upcoming changes ahead of the new Building Safety Bill,<\/a> as work goes ahead to reform the building safety system<\/h2>\n

The Building Safety Bill is currently making its way through parliament and aims to implement the recommendations set out in Dame Judith Hackitt\u2019s \u201cBuilding a Safer Future\u201d report.<\/a><\/p>\n

The reforms include a more stringent approach to the design and construction of high-rise buildings<\/a>, clearer responsibilities on designers to ensure these buildings are safe, and new measures so that everyone doing design or building work is competent to carry out that work in line with building regulations.<\/a><\/p>\n

People working on the design of a high-rise building, from the development of a planning application all the way through to building regulations approval will need to understand the building\u2019s intended use, correctly identify the risks, and own and manage those risks to determine the safety of a building<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There will also be a new requirement to record and provide evidence of decision-making during the design process, and a need to be engaged throughout a building project to handover to the end client.<\/p>\n

\u2018Ensuring that residents of high-rise buildings are safe, and feel safe, in their homes now and in the future\u2019<\/h3>\n

Peter Baker, chief inspector of buildings at the Health and Safety Executive, said: \u201cDesigners have a strong influence on safety and standards, particularly during the very early planning and design stages of a building project.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir decisions not only affect the safety of those carrying out the building work, but also those maintaining, using, or living in a building after it is built.<\/p>\n

\u201cI encourage designers to act now and prepare for the more stringent regulatory regime. HSE will continue to work with the building design industry and related businesses to support them to deliver safe and high-performing buildings and ensure that residents of high-rise buildings are safe, and feel safe, in their homes now and in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018A proactive approach to managing building safety\u2019<\/h3>\n

Colin Blatchford, operational policy lead for gateways and building Control at HSE, commented: \u201cEveryone involved in the design of high-rise buildings must take a proactive approach to managing building safety from the earliest stages of the design process.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese changes are coming. Those involved need to plan ahead through correctly identifying, taking ownership and managing the risks \u2013 ensuring key decisions are recorded throughout the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce the Building Safety Bill becomes law, there will be a requirement for a safety case report when a building is completed and occupied. It is important to consider this at the early design stage for your client\u2019s and future residents\u2019 safety.<\/p>\n

\u201cBuilding safety changes are coming and will affect everyone involved in a high-rise building project beyond its design. We urge that you act now.\u201d<\/p>\n

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