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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Monday, 10 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Buildings: Safety

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Government plans to introduce a national standard or accreditation scheme for consultants conducting fire risk and structural integrity assessments under the Building Safety Act 2022.

Answer

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry report made recommendations for reform relating to certain built environment professions, including regulation of fire engineers and mandatory accreditation of fire risk assessors. We have accepted these recommendations in full. We are aware of the importance of competence, accountability and good regulation to achieve a safer built environment and will continue to engage with the sector on this.

Part 4 of the Building Safety Act 2022 requires that building safety risks in Higher Risk Buildings are assessed, managed and controlled.  The assessment must be suitable and sufficient and all reasonable steps must be taken to manage and control the building safety risks.  Along with the Building Safety Regulator we keep under review the operation of the Building Assessment Certificate regime to ensure appropriate management of risks in Higher Risk Buildings.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
88954
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Buildings Standards Safety
Legislation
Building Safety Act 2022
Link
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