Seguridad de edificios
Reformas post-Grenfell, Ley de Seguridad de Edificios 2022 y remediación.
Introducción
La legislación de seguridad de edificios se reformó tras la tragedia de Grenfell para mejorar las normas de seguridad.
Principios fundamentales
Building Safety Regulator — Acts as building control authority for higher-risk buildings (18m+ or 7+ storeys).
Accountable Person — Each higher-risk building must have one, responsible for managing safety risks.
Golden Thread — Digital record of building safety information throughout the building's lifecycle.
Leaseholder Protections — Qualifying leaseholders protected from historical fire safety remediation costs.
Extended Limitation — Claims under the Defective Premises Act 1972 extended to 30 years retrospectively.
Leyes clave
Building Safety Act 2022
Fire Safety Act 2021
Escenarios comunes
Leaseholder in building with unsafe cladding
Under BSA 2022, qualifying leaseholders are protected from remediation costs. Developers and building owners may be required to pay through Remediation Orders and Building Liability Orders.