The Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023

The Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023. These regulations establish the detailed procedural requirements for the new building control regime for higher-risk buildings (HRBs) in England, as legislated by the Building Safety Act 2022. They set out the 'Gateway' process, requiring developers to obtain permission from the Building Safety Regulator at key stages of design and construction (Gateways 2 and 3). The regulations specify the detailed plans, documents, and competence declarations that must be submitted. This new, more rigorous regulatory pathway is central to the government's reforms to improve the safety and standards of high-rise residential buildings. This page provides a structured summary, key provisions, and practical guidance on the application of Building (Higher-Risk Bldgs) Regs to UK fire safety engineering, building design, and Building Safety Act compliance.