The Building Safety Act

 In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, and Matthew Needham-Laing Construction Law Partner, join host Lizzie Collin to discuss the Building Safety Act. In particular, higher risk buildings and relevant buildings are discussed, with a focus on residential occupation. The requirements surrounding registration of higher risk buildings with the Health and Safety Executive, the accountable person and potential criminal liabilities.  

Cases mentioned: 

Waite & others v Kedai Limited (2023) 

Willmott Dixon v Prater and others (2024) 

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