Code of Practice for the remediation of residential buildings: What it means for residents鈥�
Updated 1 May 2025
Applies to England
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This Code sets out expectations about how remediation (mitigate fire safety risks caused by the external wall system) projects work 鈥� before and after refurbishment.聽
It addresses fire risks in buildings, often by removing or replacing buildings cladding, and should take account of the needs of residents.鈥�
It applies to all remediation projects regardless of who is responsible for delivering the project or how it is being funded.鈥�
If you are a resident of a building being remediated, it does not matter if you privately rent your property, are a social housing tenant, or a leaseholder. The same expectations apply.鈥�
Throughout the entire project, you should:鈥�
- know who is responsible for the remediation project, and the roles of the different people and organisations involved鈥�
- be able to meet those responsible for the project before it starts鈥�
- expect those working to take reasonable steps to understand and take account of any specific needs you may have鈥�
- know how you can voice questions, issues, or concerns, and be able to input into decision making where it is appropriate and possible for you to do so鈥�
- receive regular, clear, up-to-date information about the project, its progress, and if things change鈥�
Steps to reduce disruption should include:鈥�
- advance notice of particularly noisy works鈥�
- noise reduced where possible鈥�
- netting, mesh and transparent coverings should be used to cover buildings if required. If something else is used, you should be told why and how long for鈥�
- when scaffolding or alternatives are used, you are told how long for, and disruption is reduced where possible鈥�
- making sure that you can get into your home safely and use your home and that you and your home are respected鈥�
- continued use of shared facilities and amenities where possible