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Cladding on hundreds of buildings subsequently failed fire safety tests.<\/p>\n<p>In her final report, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/building-control-news\/hackitt-building-regulations-not-fit-purpose\/37374\/\">Dame Judith Hackitt<\/a> said existing building regulations have created a &#8220;race to the bottom&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The primary motivation is to do things as quickly and cheaply as possible, rather than to deliver quality homes which are safe for people to live in,&#8221; she added.<\/p>\n<p>Dame Judith also criticised a lack of clarity about roles and responsibilities, exacerbated by fragmentation within the industry, and inadequate regulatory oversight.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Where enforcement is necessary, it is often not pursued. 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