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Building Regulations Justification Statements for Higher-Risk Buildings
Our team creates the justification statement which sets out the nature and extent of the proposed works and the relevant Building Regulations considerations.
What Is a Gateway 2 Justification Statement?
A Justification Statement outlines the preparation, coordination and review where proposed works depart from, or are not directly addressed by, standard Building Regulations guidance such as the Approved Documents.
A well-structured justification statement can help demonstrate how the proposed design satisfies the functional requirements of the Building Regulations and provide BSR with a clear route through the project's compliance evidence.
Our justification statements consider the relevant Building Regulations requirements across the project, rather than focusing solely on fire or structural safety.
Our Justification Statement Process
Review drawings, specifications, reports and existing project information.
Establish the relevant Building Regulations requirements and compliance criteria.
Review the proposed design and supporting technical information.
Explain how the proposed solution achieves compliance.
Cross-reference drawings, calculations, specifications and specialist information.
Check the statement for consistency, completeness and accuracy before it is finalised and issued.
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If your looking for an kowlegdeable team of proffessionals who are exprience in identifying aspects of the proposed works requiring justification statements. please get in touch.
Why Is a Gateway 2 Justification Statement Important?
A Gateway 2 application must provide sufficient information for the Building Safety Regulator to assess whether the proposed building work complies with the Building Regulations.
A clear justification statement helps connect the design proposals, applicable requirements and supporting evidence, making the compliance strategy easier to understand and assess.
Faq
What is the Building Safety Act 2022?
The Building Safety Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022 and makes ground-breaking reforms to give residents and homeowners more rights, powers, and protections – so homes across the country are safer. The Building Safety Act 2022 will bring in several measures intended to make buildings safer. The Act is divided into six parts (see below) with the majority of the substantive detail and reforms set out in parts two to five.
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: The Regulator and its Functions
Part 3: Building Act 1984
Part 4: Higher-Risk Buildings
Part 5: Other Provision about Safety, Standards, etc.
Part 6: General
What is the definition of a higher-risk building (HRB)?
A higher-risk building (HRB) is a building in England that: is at least 18 metres high or has at least 7 storeys; and contains at least 2 residential units, or is a hospital or care home. The exact criteria can vary depending on the type of building and work being carried out, so the current Building Safety Regulator guidance should be checked for each project.
The Building Safety Regulator provides further criteria for determining whether a building is a higher-risk building.
