P2-12
Response
Accepted
AI-assessed
Clarify BS 9414 limitations requiring fire engineer assessment
Recommendation
BS 9414 should be approached with caution and we recommend that the government make it clear that it should not be used as a substitute for an assessment by a suitably qualified fire engineer. (113.18)
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
An expert panel was appointed on 31 July 2025 to guide the Building Safety Regulator-led review of statutory guidance, with comprehensive recommendations expected in 2026. A gov.uk progress update from February 2026 stated that this work is part of the broader review covering several recommendations, including the clarification regarding BS 9414. The government accepted this recommendation in February 2025, indicating it would be addressed through the response to recommendation 5.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 24 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
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
Part of statutory guidance review. Expert panel appointed 31 July 2025 guiding BSR-led review; comprehensive recommendations expected 2026. (Covers Recommendations 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12.)
Responsible Bodies
UK Government
Primary
Recommendation age
1.5 yrs
Last formal update
01 Feb 2026