Building safety conversations

In this episode of Building Safety Conversations, Dominic Jones and Alison Garrett explain Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) and the new Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025.They outline which residential buildings are in scope, where responsibility sits under the Fire Safety Order, and the core duties for responsible persons.The episode also touches on consent and data protection, the role of Building Emergency Evacuation Plans (BEEPs), and available guidance.You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website:Dominic JonesAlison GarrettFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.

In this episode, Dominic Jones and Elizabeth Corke-Webster discuss the enforcement options open to building control authorities in England in relation to breaches of building regulations.You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website:Dominic JonesElizabeth Corke-WebsterFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.

In this episode, Dominic Jones, Alison Garrett and Lauren Michaelides discuss the mandatory occurrence reporting obligations introduced by the Building Safety Act.You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website:Dominic JonesAlison GarrettLauren MichaelidesFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.

In this episode, Alison Garrett and Iain Murdoch discuss the unique complexities of building safety legislation as it applies to hospitals, highlighting the need for detailed understanding by those responsible for hospital buildings.You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website:Alison GarrettIain MurdochFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.

Dominic Jones, Alison Garrett and Elizabeth Corke-Webster explore the golden thread concept, explaining what it is and the obligations to create and maintain it both during construction and occupation of a higher-risk building.You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website:Dominic JonesAlison GarrettElizabeth Corke-WebsterFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.

In this episode, Dominic Jones and Elizabeth Corke-Webster explore the roles and responsibilities of the accountable person and the principal accountable person for a higher-risk building.You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website:Dominic JonesElizabeth Corke-WebsterFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.

Dominic Jones and Elizabeth Corke-Webster discuss the process for identifying who is an accountable person and who is the principal accountable person for a higher-risk building.You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website:Dominic JonesElizabeth Corke-WebsterFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.

Dominic Jones is joined by Alison Garrett, Iain Murdoch and Elizabeth Corke-Webster to discuss recent updates and key issues in building safety.They explore changes to the Building Safety Regulator, new personal emergency evacuation plan requirements, and the Building Safety Levy. You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website:Dominic JonesAlison GarrettIain MurdochElizabeth Corke-WebsterFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.

Dominic Jones, Alison Garrett, Iain Murdoch and Elizabeth Corke-Webster discuss Gateway 3 - the application for a completion certificate.They delve into what documents are required in support of the application, why a completion certificate is so important, and how the process impacts on the building contract.You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website:Dominic JonesAlison GarrettIain MurdochElizabeth Corke-WebsterFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.

In this episode, Dominic Jones is joined by Alison Garrett and Iain Murdoch to discuss the Building Safety Act's "Gateway 2" application - the building control approval application stage for higher-risk buildings.You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website:Dominic JonesAlison GarrettIain MurdochFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.

Dominic Jones, Alison Garrett and Lauren Michaelides provide an overview of the various roles of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).Alison highlights the BSR's essential role in overseeing building control bodies, and Lauren outlines the key points of the Regulator's Enforcement Policy Statement.You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website:Dominic JonesAlison GarrettLauren MichaelidesFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.

Dominic Jones, Alison Garrett, Iain Murdoch and Elizabeth Corke-Webster explain what a higher-risk building is. They also discuss issues around the definition so far, particularly in relation to hospitals and care homes.You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website:Dominic JonesAlison GarrettIain MurdochElizabeth Corke-WebsterFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.

In this episode, Dominic Jones, Alison Garrett, and Iain Murdoch discuss the roles of a principal designer and a principal contractor in the context of Building Regulations.You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website:Dominic JonesAlison GarrettIain MurdochFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.