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The Building Safety Regulator is the building control authority for higher-risk building work in England.

You must apply to the Building Safety Regulator for building control approval before starting building work on a higher-risk building.

Read the guidance to:

  • check whether the work requires approval from the Building Safety Regulator
  • apply for or manage a higher-risk building control application

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