House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Building Safety Update
17 April 2024 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Proposed by Michael Gove Con Surrey Heath
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At a glance
Key points
- The government has published revised statutory guidance for residential buildings over 18m in height to require more than one staircase for fire safety.
- Existing projects have until March 2028 to comply with the new requirements.
- Local authorities are expected to align with the national position on the installation of second staircases.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the requirement for residential buildings over 18m in height to have more than one staircase for improved fire safety.
Action requested
Government has published revised statutory guidance and transitional arrangements allowing existing projects until March 2028 to comply. Local authorities are expected to align with this national position on second staircases.
Key facts
- The government published updated guidance on 29 March 2024.
- Consultation ran from 23 December 2022 to 17 March 2023.
- A second staircase is required for buildings over 18m in height.
- Transitional arrangements allow projects until 30 September 2026 to submit building regulations applications and until March 2028 to progress work on site.
- Existing buildings will continue to be assessed under current safety standards.
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