Building Safety Regulator

The '''Building Safety Regulator''' (BSR) is a [[non-departmental public body]] of the [[Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government]] and is responsible for regulating higher-risk buildings in [[England]].{{cite web |title=About us |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/building-safety-regulator/about |website=Building Safety Regulator |access-date=20 April 2026}}

==History==
The BSR was established to raise safety standards for buildings in [[England]] in response to the [[Grenfell Tower fire|Grenfell Tower tragedy]] in June 2017.{{cite web |title=What Are The Key Updates To The Building Safety Act In 2023 |url=https://www.chas.co.uk/blog/guide-building-safety-act-2023/ |website=CHAS |access-date=20 April 2026}} Following the passing of the [[Building Safety Act 2022]], it was initially formed on 1 October 2023 within the [[Health and Safety Executive]] (HSE). The BSR became a standalone regulator on 27 January 2026.{{cite web |title=Inside the Building Safety Regulator’s 2026 plan: what will change over the next 12 months? |url=https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/inside-the-building-safety-regulators-2026-plan/ |website=RIBA |access-date=20 April 2026}}

==References==
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==External links==
[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/building-safety-regulator Official website]

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[[Category:Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government]]
[[Category:Non-departmental public bodies of the United Kingdom government]]