The government has launched a consultation on its plans to reform building safety in the wake of Dame Judith Hackitt's Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety which came out last year, writes Jordan Marshall. The consultation, which closes on 31 July, proposes reform of building safety and spans five broad areas. These include the scope of the new regime and the concept of dutyholders who have clear responsibilities throughout a building's design, construction and occupation. It also discusses plans for a new building safety regulator, giving residents a stronger voice and bolstering enforcement and sanctions against those who do not comply. The specific proposals include the introduction of five dutyholder roles for buildings in scope during the design and construction phase. The responsibilities of the client, principal designer, principal contractor, designer and contractor will all be laid out in law.
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