A small reminder that this is a direct cause of Grenfell, where 72 people died in a burning building.
For example road accidents seem like a better comparison? Many people get pleasure and benefits out of being able to drive, but a couple thousand people die because of it every year, including many children.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/28/boris-johnson-ba...
He was part of a government that promised a "bonfire of red tape", and that included building standards.
https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/cameron-claims-victory-i...
> In a speech to the Federation of Small Business Cameron said 100 standards and building regulations were facing the bonfire – a move which he claimed would save around £60 million a year for housebuilders – or £500 for each new home built.
> His announcement effectively re-iterates the government’s commitment to trim down building regulations as part of its Housing Standards Review.
Grenfell Tower showed us why those regulations exist and what happens when you get rid of them - people die. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/jun/15/grenfe...
From the Wikipedia article: "The national government commissioned an independent review of building regulations and fire safety, which published a report in May 2018"
That report is here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-revie...
There was previous criticism of UK fire regulation, that's mentioned in the Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenfell_Tower_fire#Criticism_...