Require fire safety strategy from registered fire engineer at Gateway 2
That it be made a statutory requirement that a fire safety strategy produced by a registered fire engineer to be submitted with building control applications (at Gateway 2) for the construction or refurbishment of any higher-risk building and for it to be reviewed and re-submitted at the stage of completion (Gateway 3). Such a strategy must take into account the needs of vulnerable people, including the additional time they may require to leave the building or reach a place of safety within it and any additional facilities necessary to ensure their safety. (113.15)
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe government accepts this recommendation. A fire safety strategy is already required with building control applications for the construction of and significant work to higher-risk buildings. The Building Safety Regulator will consider how to make the current guidance about what is required clearer to applicants. The registration of the fire engineering profession is addressed in the response to recommendation 15.
Progress Timeline
Fire safety strategy already required with building control applications for higher-risk buildings. Building Safety Regulator considering clarification of current guidance. Further engagement with sector and experts ongoing reconciling perspectives on strengthened fire safety requirements.