In 2021, the House of Commons considered a draft Building Safety Bill to implement post Grenfell Tower fire inquiry recommendations for better safety in the erection of future higher-risk buildings, and better management of all existing (and all still under construction) higher-risk block of flats and student accommodation (over six floors or 18m above ground level).
Building Regulations are a devolved area of law and different administrative regime existing between the four nations that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain (UK).
In July 2019, there were 95 Approved Inspectors operating in the UK, but rising insurance premiums following the Grenfell disaster meant some could be forced out of business.
Generally they examine plans, specifications and other documents submitted for approval, and survey work as it proceeds.
There is a clear legal duty on all RBIs to ensure compliance with the relevant requirements of the building regulations; a mandatory code of professional conduct must be followed.
[8] The ACAI and LABC joined with the CABE, CIOB and RICS to form the Building Control Alliance, incorporated in 2008.