Part 2: The Regulator and its functions Committees Section 9: Building Advisory Committee Background
This is a new provision, and is in addition to the general powers to set up committees relating to building functions and pay committee members under new section 11A of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
	The Independent Review recommended that the Government should create a new structure to validate and assure guidance, oversee the performance of the built environment sector and provide expert advice.
Example
The Building Safety Regulator exercises its duty and sets up an advisory committee called the Building Advisory Committee. In carrying out its functions, the Building Safety Regulator identifies an emerging issue relating to the safety of buildings in Part B of the guidance to the Building Regulations which requires consideration and potentially some form of action. In assessing the issue, the Building Safety Regulator asks the Building Advisory Committee for advice on the matter. The Building Advisory Committee investigates the issue and provides the Building Safety Regulator with expert advice. The Building Safety Regulator considers this technical advice and uses this information to help make an informed recommendation to improve Part B guidance to the Building Regulations.