Impact assessment

Assessments in lieu of tests consultation: impact assessment

Impact assessment on the amendments to statutory guidance on assessments in lieu of tests - Approved Document B (fire safety).

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
• Published: 18 December 2018

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Applies to England

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Assessments in lieu of tests consultation: impact assessment

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This impact assessment sets out the impact of the amendments to statutory guidance on assessments in lieu of tests - Approved Document B (fire safety).

The restriction will limit the use of assessments in lieu of tests where there is evidence that assessments are being misused or where there are concerns around public safety. Assessments will have to be carried out by competent individuals and reference appropriate test data.

The analysis compares the restriction against a ‘Do nothing’ option of not amending the statutory guidance and provides an analysis of associated costs and benefits.

This impact assessment updates the impact assessment which was part of the consultation on proposed amendments to Approved Document B.

Published 18 December 2018