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- The UK housing department will let fibre-optic cabling installers notify the Building Safety Regulator after drilling, instead of seeking prior approval.
- Samantha Dixon, Building Safety Minister, said safety oversight for high-risk work would remain intact.
- Tower Blocks UK warned this approach could create fire hazards and conflict with post-Grenfell safety principles.
- They suggested exploring interim solutions such as free 4G or 5G while ensuring a safe design process.
