P2-6
Response
Accepted
Add legal requirements warning to statutory guidance
Recommendation
That a revised version of the guidance contain a clear warning in each section that the legal requirements are contained in the Building Regulations and that compliance with the guidance will not necessarily result in compliance with them. (113.12)
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
- The government accepted this recommendation in February 2025, stating it will be addressed through the response to Recommendation 5 on the statutory guidance review (Government Response to Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report, MHCLG, February 2025).
- Approved Document B is undergoing continuous review as part of the Building Safety Regulator-led statutory guidance review (Annual Report on Progress, MHCLG, February 2026).
- Approved Document B is undergoing continuous review as part of the Building Safety Regulator-led statutory guidance review (Annual Report on Progress, MHCLG, February 2026).
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Jurisdiction
England
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
UK Government
26 Feb 2025
The government accepts this recommendation. We will address this through the response to recommendation 5.
Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Feb 2026
Addressed through Recommendation 5 response regarding statutory guidance clarity improvements. Approved Document B undergoing continuous review as part of the BSR-led review of Building Regulations guidance. (Covers Recommendations 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12.)
Responsible Bodies
UK Government
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
1.7 yrs
Last formal update
01 Feb 2026