WOBO Governor David Gibson appreciates the update provided by LABC. Last week the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) issued eight drafts of secondary legislation likely to accompany the Building Safety Bill. These cover all the main areas of the proposed legislation and of particular...
WOBO Governor David Gibson draws your attention to the regulatory changes proposed in respect of Higher Risk Buildings. These draft regulations provide Parliament with more detail of our intentions for secondary legislation. The Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations [2021] The Secretary of...
WOBO thanks the UK Government for the direct links to the free Building Regulations and associated documents. An enhanced Manual to the Building Regulations designed to be clear and useful for a range of audiences, and a fully searchable PDF of all Approved Documents. Contents...
Safety costs! WOBO recognises the “need for safety” and that the “need” relates to the nature of the development – high rise buildings? This consultation seeks views on the design of a proposed levy on developers who seek regulatory permission to build certain high rise...
WOBO acknowledges the demands and implications of the Building Safety Bill. The Building Safety Bill will set out a clear pathway for the future on how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained. Reforms outline biggest changes to building safety regulation in a generation Building...
Fire Safety must involve the Fire Authorities!! A discussion paper in response to the Building Confidence Report (BCR) is now open for public comment. Recommendation 8 of the Building Confidence Report (BCR) is that, consistent with the International Fire Engineering Guidelines, each jurisdiction requires developers, architects, builders,...
WOBO Governor David Gibson would draw members and fellow professionals attention to the opportunity to comment on the “Evidence of Experience for Building Surveyor Registration”. A discussion paper in response to the Building Confidence Report (BCR) is now open for public comment. Recommendation 4 of the...
WOBO has received an update in respect of fire safety measures proposed for Wales. The Welsh Government wants to extend fire safety requirements to all buildings in Wales featuring more than one residential unit. It also proposes that all “higher risk” buildings must use their...
WOBO members and fellow professionals acknowledge the work of the Scottish Building Standards and the application of automatic fire suppression systems in response to the Grenfell Fire Report. Work on fire safety, including greater provision of automatic fire suppression systems, has been taken forward as...
WOBO recognises the need to maximise resources, limit heat loss and provide an effective ventilated environment to support comfort and a healthy life style – your views will be well received. The draft guidance accompanies the January 2021 consultation on the Future Buildings Standard, Part L and...
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