New bill proposes making building owners more responsible for fire risk

Ledbury Estate

Industry welcomes publication of Fire Safety Bill but questions lack of trained inspectors to enforce it

Industry has welcomed the government’s draft fire safety legislation published this week – but questioned whether there are enough specialist inspectors to implement it.

The new law will put the onus on the owners of all multi-occupancy buildings of any height to manage and reduce the risk of fire in the structure and external walls. It also applies to flat doors opening on to communal areas.

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