HIGH-RISE OWNERS QUICK OFF THE MARK TO REGISTER WITH BSR

[HUNDREDS OF HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS have been registered with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since the stricter regime to protect residents began.

Around 750 applications were opened with the BSR in the first month after its registration process for high-rise buildings opened in April.

All high-rise residential buildings (HRBs) must be registered with BSR by law. Those responsible for the safety of buildings have until the end of September to register or face prosecution.

BSR said it was pleased with the early response from the building industry, but is urging all owners and managers to act now. Up to 12,500