Proportionality in building control: categorisation of higher-risk building work
This consultation seeks views on proposals to improve the proportionality of the higher risk building control regime. It sets out changes to how Category A and Category B building work is defined, so that documentation requirements better reflect the scale and complexity of the work.
The proposals aim to maintain safety standards while reducing unnecessary administrative burden for applicants and helping the Building Safety Regulator focus on higher risk and more complex cases.
The consultation also asks for feedback on supporting guidance and whether certain types of low risk work could be suitable for future Competent Person Schemes.
Related publications include the recent consultation on improving proportionality for telecommunications related building work.
You can find more details on this consultation here
To contribute to the CIBSE response please email [email protected] by the 7th May 2026 with any comments. This consultation closes on the 28th May. You can submit your own response using the online form
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