This guidance note explains the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022 [the Act] and the Government’s proposals for secondary legislation. It specifically deals with Duty in Occupation and together with Building Note 1 completes the APS overview briefing on the content of the Act.

The requirements of the Act will not change, although the dates for implementation may.

Readers should be aware that changes to timings and Government thinking could occur over the next 12 – 18 months. APS will endeavour to update our Briefing Notes in line with changes. This briefing note has been prepared in conjunction with The Property Institute.