Refurbishment of grade II-listed Temple building classed ‘high-risk’ by BSR
Summary
A refurbishment project involving a grade II-listed Temple building has been classed as high-risk by the Building Safety Regulator after the building was found to have only just met fire safety requirements. The article indicates the historic legal chambers block is largely vacant, highlighting the sensitivity of works to older, protected buildings where fire safety compliance is closely scrutinised.
Why it matters
Surveyors involved in historic or complex residential and mixed-use buildings need to understand how regulatory scrutiny can affect refurbishment scope, programme and cost. The case also underlines the importance of fire safety assessment and compliance in listed buildings, where heritage constraints may complicate remedial works.
Key points
- A grade II-listed Temple building refurbishment has been classed as high-risk by the Building Safety Regulator.
- The building reportedly only just breached fire safety rules.
- The block is largely vacant, suggesting limited current occupation but ongoing regulatory concern.
- Historic and listed status can make fire safety upgrades more complex.
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