Registration for building control professionals in Wales opened on 31 January.
Individuals and organisations who wish to apply to become Registered Building Inspectors (RBIs) or Registered Building Control Authorities (RBCAs) under the new regime, will now have the option to select England and Wales.
The services for both registration processes have been updated and can be found here:
BSR will follow up directly with RBIs who have already applied to register in England and who indicated at the time that they would also wish to register in Wales.
However, if you originally asked to register for England only but would now like to register for Wales as well, please contact us.
There will be no additional charge for registering in Wales as well as England.
If you're planning any projects on higher-risk buildings in England, you need building control approval from the BSR before any building work can commence.
On 1 October 2023, BSR became the Building Control Authority for all higher-risk buildings (HRBs) in England.
This means that developers will no longer be able to choose the building control body they use for building new residential buildings that are over 18 metres or 7 storeys with at least 2 residential units, and hospitals and care homes that meet the same height threshold.
Developers must also apply to BSR for building control approval before starting building work on any projects involving HRBs.
Read guidance on how to apply for building control approval and what is required
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In addition to our programme of industry webinars, we have developed new face-to-face training courses designed to provide insights into the responsibilities of dutyholders.
Spaces are limited, follow the links to find out more about each upcoming course:
Can your organisation work with us to understand how to galvanise positive culture change within the built environment sector?
BSR recently published its first 3-year strategic plan where it establishes a vision to drive change and create a built environment where everyone is competent and takes responsibility to ensure buildings are of high quality and are safe.
To support this, we would like to hear from a range of built environment professionals to understand perspectives on industry ‘culture’ and get feedback on a culture change framework that is in development.
BSR has commissioned Verian, an independent research agency, to conduct small focus groups with developers, architects and designers, contractors, building owners, resident management companies, managing agents and building control professionals.
If you work in any of these roles and would like to participate, please contact Verian by email by 9 February 2024.
The focus groups are confidential and will not affect your relationship with HSE/BSR. The sessions will last 90 minutes and a monetary incentive will be provided for participation.
Last month, Government published a guide for residents on the Building Safety Fund (BSF).
The BSF provides funding to fix life safety fire risks associated with cladding in buildings over 18 metres high.
Read the BSF guide which explains the process
A further technical consultation on the Levy has now been launched, seeking views on the methodology for calculating the Levy, the collection process, disputes and appeals, and further exemptions. The consultation closes on 20 February.
View the Building Safety Levy: technical consultation
Latest job vacancies
If you are interested in playing a role in helping deliver the changes needed to make buildings safer, we’re recruiting to the BSR team.
View all BSR job vacancies
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