Introduce licensing scheme for principal contractors
That a licensing scheme operated by the construction regulator be introduced for principal contractors wishing to undertake the construction or refurbishment of higher-risk buildings and that it be a legal requirement that any application for building control approval for the construction or refurbishment of a higher-risk building (Gateway 2) be supported by a personal undertaking from a director or senior manager of the principal contractor to take all reasonable care to ensure that on completion and handover the building is as safe as is required by the Building Regulations. (113.33)
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe government accepts this recommendation. We will review the impact of the new dutyholder regime in relation to higher-risk buildings, working with the sector to determine how we can go further, including introducing a licensing scheme for principal contractors where a licence may be granted on the basis of criteria aligned with the dutyholder requirements and can be withdrawn for failure to achieve compliance with the regulations.
Progress Timeline
Dutyholder regime review underway with industry roundtables gathering perspectives on licensing scheme scope and operational design. Insights analysis informing policy framework development. Licensing scheme alignment with dutyholder requirements and regulation compliance withdrawal criteria under consideration.