building regulations

Despite regeneration projects, newer building regulations and construction methods, the total number of deaths per year in England and Wales, and within London have remained consistent during this period.

ADB is separate to the Building Regulations - the legal requirements - but is guidance on how to meet the regulations.

Potential offences under consideration include corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, perverting the course of justice, misconduct in public office, health and safety offences, fraud, and offences under the fire safety and building regulations.

The main cause was the tower's cladding, which did not comply with building regulations and allowed flames to spread rapidly.

The coroner at their inquests asked for a review of building regulations but, the inquiry found, this was “not treated with any sense of urgency.”