Plans to update tall building fire safety rules
BBCA proposal to update fire safety legislation in tall residential buildings in Jersey has been lodged.
Minister for Home Affairs Deputy Mary Le Hegarat has put forward the proposal which includes key recommendations from the Grenfell Tower phase one inquiry report, aimed at maintaining and improving safety.
Le Hegarat said the island's fire safety legislation had fallen "a long way" behind the UK, other crown dependencies and the international community.
If approved, the draft legislation would "significantly improve the safety of residents and firefighters" and benefit thousands of residents, Le Hegarat added.
The Government of Jersey said there were more than 125 tall residential buildings on the island, towering 11m (36ft) or more, which housed more than 8,000 residents.
The proposals include ensuring buildings are fitted with self-closing fire doors, smoke control systems, emergency alarm systems, and fire service lifts.
If approved, the new measures would apply to all residential buildings more than 11 metres tall with two or more dwellings and communal corridors or stairways.
Islanders living in tall buildings in Jersey were consulted on the proposals earlier in 2025.
The earliest the proposal could be debated is 3 February 2026
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