New and updated HRB fire safety guidance documents issued by CLC

Both new guidance notes provide key information on the preparation, content and management of the key accompanying documents for HRB Building Control Approval (Gateway 2) application and subsequent approved documents for HRB Completion Certificate (Gateway 3) applications.

These guidance notes are supported by an example of the structure and content of a Fire and Emergency File and a sample extract of a Building Regulations Compliance Statement.

Feedback from the Building Safety Regulator confirms that, while showing signs of improvement, the quality of Fire and Emergency Files and Building Regulations Compliance Statements remains the cause of rejection in relation  to some applications. It’s absolutely key that these documents clearly narrate the design and technical approach taken by applicants and fully evidence their assessment of risk, notably so in relation to fire and structure.

The guidance builds on the CLC guidance suite updated on 18 December last year to support those submitting and assessing Building Control applications for new HRBs.

*Read the new and updated CLC guidance online. Guidance Note 01 (focusing on The Building Safety Regime for a new Higher-Risk Building) has also been updated. Additional guidance is also available on the CLC website