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Find out the classes of building inspectors, the competencies needed and how to register as a building inspector in England and Wales.
Fire safety in business and non-domestic premises: the responsible person, fire risk assessments, shared premises, new buildings, enforcement, appeals and penalties
You’re responsible for fire safety in business or other non-domestic…
As the responsible person you must carry out and regularly review a fire…
Your plan must show how you have: a clear passageway to all escape routes…
Fire detection and warning systems You must have a fire detection and…
Your local fire and rescue authority visits premises to check the fire…
There is no law for a minimum or maximum temperature, but during working hours the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings must be reasonable
Anyone in England can use this service to contact the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
Use the online form to complain about not being paid the National Minimum Wage, employment agencies, gangmasters or working hours.
The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.
Find out what information the Building Safety Regulator holds in its register of high-rise residential buildings, and how you can access that information.
An open letter from the Housing Minister and the Director of Building Safety regarding charges associated with managing safety in high rise buildings.
Contact information for finding out about health and safety at work issues and making a complaint and reporting injuries
How clients can submit and manage a building control application to the Building Safety Regulator for higher-risk building work or building work to an existing higher-risk building.
The home of Health and Safety Executive on GOV.UK. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. It prevents work-related death, injury and ill health.
How to apply for a completion or partial completion certificate after contractors have completed the building work for higher-risk building work or building work to an existing higher-risk building.
Answers to frequently asked questions on Approved Document B including 2020 and 2022 amendments.
Find details of a building inspector listed on the register of building inspectors for England.
Use this service to apply to register a high-rise residential building in England with the Building Safety Regulator.
How principal accountable persons, or someone authorised to act for them, can register a high-rise residential building in England.
As a tenant renting out a commercial property, you have certain responsibilities including maintenance, health and safety, and making provisions for your staff and visitors
Responsibilities of the principal accountable person for a high-rise residential building’s safety case report.
Understand the roles of accountable persons and the principal accountable person for a high-rise residential building, and what they must do.
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