The RIBA has
submitted its response and recommendations to the call for evidence from the
Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, led by Dame Judith
Hackitt.
The Institute’s
response has been developed by the RIBA Expert Advisory Group on Fire Safety,
established by RIBA Council following the Grenfell Tower fire disaster. The
full RIBA response to the call for evidence can be downloaded here.
CIAT has
also submitted its response to the independent review. Other industry bodies and key
stakeholders are preparing their submissions, or have already provided evidence.
The RIBA has also
set out a series of initial recommendations for changes to Building Regulations
and Fire Safety systems, regulations and guidance.
Jane Duncan, Chair
of the RIBA Expert Advisory Group on Fire Safety, said: “The RIBA welcomes Dame
Judith Hackett’s review but we believe it must be more comprehensive,
addressing the details of Building Regulations guidance as well as the broader
regulatory system.
"The Review
should cover all building types and construction methods not just those
relating to high-rise, multiple occupancy residential buildings.
"In addition to
submitting evidence, the RIBA has also proposed a number of significant
recommendations to the Review, to enhance the future fire safety of buildings
for all residents and users.”
