Queen’s Speech Announces Proposals Requiring Building Owners to Ensure Building Safety Standards and for Environmental Protection
In yesterday’s Queen’s speech – Monday 14th October – to both Houses of Parliament, plans were announced for legislation to enforce stronger obligations on building owners to comply with stringent new safety standards. The report from the public enquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower, in June 2017, is also expected to be published soon highlighting the importance of embedding safety standards in the design and maintenance of high-rise buildings.
Environmental Bill
Furthermore, the Queen’s speech also laid out plans for a new Environment Bill. Measures will look to tackle issues surrounding air and water quality, plastic pollution and restoring plant and wildlife habitats. A new Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) will be created to oversee this. This represents the first time that environmental protection issues have featured in a legislative agenda.
How the S2 Partnership can help
The S2 Partnership has been working in partnership with clients since 1999, to help them to manage their safety and environmental risks.
S2 has a dedicated team of fire safety experts, who can provide fire risk assessments, training, guidance and fire safety management systems to a range of organisations to meet legal obligations. The S2 Partnership keeps abreast of the latest changes in regulations and works with clients to develop robust fire safety solutions, providing just the right support to each individual business to protect lives, buildings and businesses.
S2’s team of specialist environmental consultants work with clients to manage environmental priorities and meet legislative requirements. Working with clients to develop practical solutions and cost-saving opportunities, S2’s focus is on driving continuous improvements. For further information on how S2 Partnership can help to manage your environmental and fire safety responsibilities, please contact our team.