Moved by
Lord Stunell
8: Clause 5, page 3, line 26, at end insert—
“(2) The regulator must within two years of this section coming into force carry out and publish an assessment of the benefits and costs of measures on improving the safety of people in or about buildings relating to—
(a) fire suppression systems;
(b) safety of stairways and ramps;
(c) certification of electrical equipment and systems;
(d) provision for people with disabilities.
(3) The regulator’s assessment may—
(a) make proposals in accordance with section 7(2) for regulations in respect of any of these matters, and
(b) identify and give notice of such other matters relating to safety of people in or about buildings that they determine require further examination.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment seeks to ensure that major issues of public concern about safety in buildings are addressed in a timely way.