Building Safety Reform – Hear From The Experts

ARMA and IRPM were recently joined by three industry experts to discuss building safety reform, with a focus on the Building Safety Act and the Fire Safety Act along with their implications for managing agents and property management professionals.

The expert speaking panel consisted of: 

• Cassandra Zanelli, CEO, Property Management Legal Services Limited
• Mark Varley, Health and Safety Director, FirstPort Limited
• Dr Shaun Lundy, Director of Strategy and Innovation, Tetra Consulting Ltd

If you missed our previous two Building Safety Sessions, you can rewatch them.

The second live session will follow the first live session on Friday 5^th August, and the guidance discussed in the Building Safety Reform recording that was released to members on Wednesday 27th July 2022.

Wednesday 25^th July - Building Safety Reform Recording

The building safety reform discussion focussed on the Building Safety Act and the Fire Safety Act along with their implications for managing agents and property management professionals.

Click here to view the recording from the 25th of July

Click here to download the presentation slides

Topics covered in member questions during the live Q&A session included:

• The Golden Thread of Information
• Who pays for remediation when at-fault developers are no longer active
• Managing/maintaining flat front doors and communal fire doors
• Processes for blocks under 11metres with unsafe cladding
• Roles of the Accountable Person and Responsible Person

Click here to view the recording

Click here to download the presentation slides

Disclaimer: The discussion relates to regulations as they were on the date of recording (Tuesday 13th September 2022). Many regulations may and will change. If you require further guidance, seek professional advice and support.