Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 5
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We recommend that the Government publish with the Bill a clear timetable for commencement so...
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government publish with the Bill a clear timetable for commencement so it is clear by when the industry has to demonstrate compliance and the Building Safety Regulator establish the regime. (Paragraph 20) Leaseholders and the building safety charge
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
18. The Government welcomes the Committee’s recommendation to provide clarity to industry about what is required by when. We are working with the Health and Safety Executive to develop our plan to commence the new regime and have asked the Health and Safety Executive to develop a transition plan for implementing the new regime. This work is being overseen by a Transition Board chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt and Ministers holding regular stocktakes with the Health and Safety Executive on progress. 19. We will publish an outline transition plan at introduction. We will continue to refine and provide further information on transition during the passage of the Bill, working closely with the Health and Safety Executive. As part of this commitment, we have asked the Health and Safety Executive to include what to expect and when for those impacted by the new regulatory regime in their ongoing communications. This is a first step and we will continue to work through and publish greater detail throughout the passage of the bill. 20. Future dutyholders should not wait to prepare for the new regime. We urge future dutyholders to start preparing for the new regime immediately. A greater focus on safety and engaging residents in buildings for which they are responsible is encouraged now.