Require compliant flat entrance doors where unsafe cladding exists
All those who have responsibility in whatever capacity for the condition of the entrance doors to individual flats in high-rise residential buildings, whose external walls incorporate unsafe cladding, be required by law to ensure that such doors comply with current standards.
- The Fire Safety Act 2021 received Royal Assent on 29 April 2021 (Fire Safety Act 2021, legislation.gov.uk).
- The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force on 23 January 2023, requiring responsible persons to ensure compliant flat entrance doors where external walls incorporate unsafe cladding (SI 2022/547, legislation.gov.uk).
- The government's Phase 1 progress report stated this recommendation is complete (Quarterly Thematic Update, MHCLG, February 2025).
How was this evidence gathered?
Response
Accepted in Part
Response
Accepted in PartThe government accepted in principle all Phase 1 recommendations directed at central government. The Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick presented the formal response to Parliament on 21 January 2020, committing to new duties on building owners and managers through the Fire Safety Bill and Building Safety Bill, including requirements for premises information boxes, floor plans, lift inspections, fire door checks, evacuation signage, and fire safety instructions to residents.
Progress Timeline
Completed via the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and Fire Safety Act 2021. Responsible persons must ensure compliant flat entrance doors where unsafe cladding exists.