Building Safety Regulator - FRS Hourly Rates

Hourly rates chargeable by Fire & Rescue Services in England for work done for the Building Safety Regulator in respect of advice requested under Section 13 of the Building Safety Act 2022

The hourly rates for Fire & Rescue Service staff chargeable from 1st October 2023 are as follows:

  • For advice given by a Fire Safety Inspector – £106 plus VAT per hour
  • For advice given by a Fire Safety Engineer – £103 plus VAT per hour
  • For advice given by a Senior Fire Safety Engineer – £122 plus VAT per hour

Please note, these rates are reviewed and amended from time to time.

These charges are made in accordance with the provision of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Building Safety (Regulator’s Charges) Regulations 2023.