Implementing the Building Safety Act in Wales

By Helen Johnson and Katie Rider 2025-03-19T06:00:00

Helen Johnson and Katie Rider on how the Building Safety Act applies differently for Welsh buildings

The English and Welsh governments have taken different approaches to the implementation of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA), and are implementing change at differing speeds. It is understandable that the Welsh government is taking a more gradual approach, given that there are significantly fewer higher-risk buildings in Wales.

Below we provide an update on the position in Wales with regard to the implementation of the BSA, and what is likely to come.

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