P2-12
Response
Accepted
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:
- The government accepted this recommendation in February 2025, stating it will be addressed through the Approved Document B review (Government Response to Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report, MHCLG, February 2025).
- The government's annual report stated this is part of the statutory guidance review, with an expert panel appointed on 31 July 2025 guiding the BSR-led review and comprehensive recommendations expected in 2026 (Annual Report on Progress, MHCLG, February 2026).
- The government's annual report stated this is part of the statutory guidance review, with an expert panel appointed on 31 July 2025 guiding the BSR-led review and comprehensive recommendations expected in 2026 (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
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
1.7 yrs
Last formal update
01 Feb 2026