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BSAC provides Safety Case Report services for Principal Accountable Persons (PAPs) responsible for occupied higher-risk residential buildings.
We support the preparation, review and ongoing maintenance of Safety Case Reports, helping demonstrate how building safety risks are identified, assessed and managed.
This service is a separate engagement to the Gateway 2 and Gateway 3 services, and applies to both existing occupied buildings which do not already have a Safety Case Report in place, or when a new build Higher-Risk Building becomes occupied and should be prepared as soon as possible after completion.
What Is a Safety Case Report?
A Safety Case Report is a document prepared by the Principal Accountable Person for an occupied high-rise residential building. It sets out the building safety risks associated with the building and explains how those risks are being assessed, managed and monitored.
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We support the PAP in identifying and assessing building safety risks relevant to the structure and external walls of the building, drawing on the Golden Thread record handed over at Gateway 3 and all relevant information for existing buildings.
Assist in preparing the initial Safety Case Report, setting out how identified building safety risks are being managed, mitigated and monitored.
Assist the PAP in responding to BSR requests for information regarding the Safety Case Report.
Support the PAP's mandatory occurrence reporting obligations, advising on whether an occurrence is reportable and assisting with the report itself.
Advise on, and assist with the development of, the resident engagement strategy required under the Act, including how residents are informed about building safety risks and how their concerns are addressed.
Support the ongoing maintenance of building safety information, ensuring relevant changes, repairs, remediation and building work are appropriately recorded and reflected in the building's safety information.
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If you're responsible for an occupied higher-risk residential building and need support preparing or maintaining a Safety Case Report, contact our exprencied team today.
Safety Case Reports vs Gateway 2 and Gateway 3
For higher-risk buildings (HRBs), the Building Safety Act sets out key regulatory stages to help ensure building safety throughout the design, construction and occupation process.
Understanding the requirements of Gateway 2, Gateway 3 and the Safety Case Report is essential for demonstrating compliance and managing building safety risks effectively.
| Stage | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Gateway 2 | BSR building control approval before relevant HRB work begins |
| Gateway 3 | Completion stage before occupation |
| Safety Case Report | Ongoing management of building safety risks after occupation |
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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.
