Building Safety Regulator 2026 Reforms: Implications for Surveyors in Lower-Risk Residential Assessments

On 27 January 2026, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) ceased to operate as a division of the Health and Safety Executive and became a fully independent statutory body — a change that carries consequences far beyond high-rise towers. [1][5] For surveyors working across the mid-rise and lower-risk residential sector, the Building Safety Regulator 2026 Reforms: […]











