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Written question asked by Ben Coleman (Labour) on Monday, 9 September 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 September 2024. It was answered by Rushanara Ali (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 September 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Buildings: Insulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Building Safety Fund will cover the cost for thermal performance improvements associated with fire safety measures for the external cladding of buildings, where those improvements are (a) required to meet building regulation energy efficiency standards or (b) go over and above building regulation energy efficiency standards.

Answer

The Building Safety Fund (BSF) was established to address life safety fire risks associated with cladding on high rise residential buildings. Remediation works must meet Building Regulations requirements, including minimum standards for energy efficiency. BSF applicants may choose to self-fund further energy efficiency measures.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4828
Session
2024-26
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Buildings Fire prevention Insulation Building Safety Fund
Link
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