Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Fire Safety

26 March 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Proposed by Samantha Dixon Lab Chester North and Neston

EnvironmentHousing

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Key points

  • The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government launched a public consultation to establish a regulated profession for Fire Risk Assessors.
  • The consultation is open until June 18, 2026, addressing Recommendation 26 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry's Phase 2 report.
  • The government will consider responses and outline future steps following the closure of the consultation.

Issue summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government launched a public consultation to establish a regulated profession for Fire Risk Assessors (FRAs) with consistent competency standards.

Action requested

A consultation is open until June 18, 2026, seeking responses to Recommendation 26 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry's Phase 2 report on mandatory certification for FRAs. The government will consider feedback and outline future steps after closing the consultation.

Key facts

  • Fire Risk Assessors (FRAs) are not currently recognised as a regulated profession.
  • The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires Responsible Persons to make fire risk assessments.
  • Consultation period: until June 18, 2026.
  • £70m Building Professional Workforce Programme announced to address shortages in building control and fire engineering professions.
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