Open consultation

Improving proportionality and building safety outcomes in building control: emergency repairs under the higher-risk building regime

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 9 July 2026

Applies to England

Summary

This consultation seeks views on proposals to change the emergency repairs route under the Higher-Risk Buildings (HRB) regime.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 3 September 2026

Consultation description

​​This consultation proposes changes to the emergency repairs route for higher-risk buildings.  

​We are seeking views on: 

• the public’s view about the current emergency repairs route 
• ​whether the definition of emergency repairs should be expanded to include more types of building work or if there should be a new route for critical works 
• what further guidance may be needed  
• the type of emergency works which may be suitable for self-certification through a Competent Person Scheme

Documents

Improving proportionality and building safety outcomes in building control: emergency repairs under the higher-risk building regime

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Ways to respond

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buildingregulationsconsultation@communities.gov.uk

Published 9 July 2026