UK Statutory Instrument SI 2023 United Kingdom

The Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023

These Regulations determine which buildings will be subject to the new more stringent safety regime established by the Building Safety Act 2022 (“the 2022 Act”). They do so by supplementing and completing the definitions of “higher-risk building” at section 120D of the Building Act 1984 (“the 1984 Act”) (inserted by …

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Enforced by
BSR
Status
In Force

What it defines

Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

16 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.001 Citation, commencement, extent and interpretation
s.001 Citation, commencement, extent and interpretation (opens in a new tab)
s.002 Specified descriptions of building under section 120D of the Building Act 1984
s.002 Specified descriptions of building under section 120D of the Building Act 1984 (opens in a new tab)
s.003 Application of regulations 4, 5 and 6
s.003 Application of regulations 4, 5 and 6 (opens in a new tab)
s.004 Meaning of “building”
s.004 Meaning of “building” (opens in a new tab)
s.005 Determining height of a building
s.005 Determining height of a building (opens in a new tab)
s.006 Storeys
s.006 Storeys (opens in a new tab)
s.007 Exclusions from the definition of “higher-risk building”
s.007 Exclusions from the definition of “higher-risk building” (opens in a new tab)
s.008 (1) For the purposes of section 65 of the 2022...
s.008 Citation, commencement, extent and interpretation (opens in a new tab)

Help complying

Guvnor’s practical routes through this instrument.

New higher-risk building development compliance

Learning path for developers undertaking their first higher-risk building project under the Building Safety Act 2022. Covers the gateway process, golden thread …

Managing an occupied higher-risk building

Learning path for Accountable Persons and property managers responsible for higher-risk buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022. Covers registration, safety case …

Run a construction business

Ongoing compliance, site safety, and operational requirements for established construction businesses

Building Safety Act for SME contractors

A learning path for small and medium construction businesses working on higher-risk building projects under the Building Safety Act 2022. Covers what …

Higher-risk building registration checklist

Quick registration checklist for Principal Accountable Persons registering a higher-risk building with the Building Safety Regulator. Covers eligibility, required information, fees, and …

Register a higher-risk building with BSR

Step-by-step guide to registering a higher-risk building with the Building Safety Regulator. Covers who must register, information requirements, fees, deadlines, and ongoing …
3 more guides that reference this instrument
Appoint an Accountable Person for a higher-risk building Build and manage higher-risk buildings safely Meet Building Safety Act requirements for higher-risk buildings

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