Building Safety Regulator Enforces High-Rise Registration

Mandatory Registration Opens for Buildings over 18 Metres

Building owners and managers in the United Kingdom are now required to register their high-rise residential buildings with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). This new requirement, which came into force on 1 June 2023, applies to all buildings over 18 metres in height or with more than seven storeys.

Purpose of the Registration

The purpose of the registration is to improve building safety and reduce the risk of another tragedy like the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, which claimed the lives of 72 people. The BSR will use the information collected from the registration to identify and address potential fire safety risks in high-rise buildings.

Who Needs to Register?

All owners and managers of high-rise residential buildings in the United Kingdom, including those under construction, must register with the BSR. This includes buildings that are used for housing, student accommodation, care homes, and hotels.

How to Register

Building owners and managers can register their buildings online through the BSR website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/building-safety-regulator. The registration process requires providing information about the building's height, construction, fire safety systems, and management arrangements.

Enforcement

The BSR has the authority to enforce the registration requirement and can take action against building owners and managers who fail to comply. This could include fines or even criminal prosecution.

Conclusion

The mandatory registration of high-rise residential buildings is a significant step towards improving building safety in the United Kingdom. By collecting information about these buildings, the BSR can identify and address potential fire safety risks, helping to prevent future tragedies.