Guidance

Local authorities in multi-disciplinary teams for the Building Safety Regulator

What local authorities need to do when working in a multi-disciplinary team for the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

From:
Health and Safety Executive
Published
3 December 2025

Applies to England

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Provision of assistance from local authorities in BSR multi-disciplinary teams

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Local authorities work with BSR in multi-disciplinary teams to fulfil their legal duties in assisting the regulation of higher-risk buildings and higher-risk building work.

This guidance tells local authorities what they must do under the provisions of section 13 of the Building Safety Act 2022. This includes:

  • how they can work with BSR
  • what BSR can request
  • what experience and level of competence they should provide, and when

Secretary of State consent has been obtained under Section 16(5) of the Building Safety Act 2022.

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Published 3 December 2025

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