This draft framework is issued as a Statutory Instrument pursuant to the National Building Code, 2024 (Legal Notice No. 47 of 2024), and shall therefore carry the full force of law. It is to be read in conjunction with, and construed as an integral part of, the Building Code. The purpose of this framework, which is published for stakeholder engagement,  is to establish a coherent, risk-based and enforceable regulatory structure that delineates clear standards, procedures and responsibilities for all stakeholders involved in the building safety regulatory system in Kenya.