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Safety case reports for higher-risk buildings.
Under the Building Safety Act 2022, the accountable persons for a higher-risk building must assess its building safety risks and show how they are managed. We deliver the safety case report and close the information gaps behind it.
Which buildings need one
In England, an occupied higher-risk building is one that is at least 18 metres tall or has at least seven storeys, and contains at least two residential units. The Principal Accountable Person for each higher-risk building must assess its building safety risks, take all reasonable steps to manage them, and prepare a safety case report.
What a safety case report is
The safety case report sets out the building's building safety risks, meaning the spread of fire and structural failure, and the measures in place to prevent a major incident and limit its consequences if one occurs. It must be kept up to date and given to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) when requested, including as part of the building assessment certificate process.
A good report is evidence-led. For many buildings the external walls are a central part of that evidence, which is why a current FRAEW to PAS 9980 often sits alongside it.
Gap analysis first
Most buildings have information missing, out of date or held in different places. We start with a gap analysis of the building information: drawings, fire strategy, fire risk assessments, external wall appraisals, structural information, maintenance records and resident engagement. That shows what you already have, what is missing and what needs to be obtained, surveyed or commissioned.
Our managed delivery
- Gap analysis and a clear plan to close the information gaps.
- Coordination of the surveys and specialist inputs needed, including façade, external wall and fire safety inputs.
- Preparation of the safety case report, written to be clear to the BSR and to residents.
- Support through the building assessment process and with keeping the report current.
Frequently asked questions
What is a higher-risk building?
In England, an occupied higher-risk building is at least 18 metres tall or has at least seven storeys, and contains at least two residential units.
Who is responsible for the safety case report?
The Principal Accountable Person for the building, working with any other accountable persons, is responsible for assessing building safety risks and preparing the safety case report.
When does the safety case report go to the Building Safety Regulator?
It must be given to the BSR when requested, including when the BSR calls the building in for a building assessment certificate. It also needs to be kept up to date.
Do we need a FRAEW for the safety case?
The external walls are often one of the main fire spread risks, so a current PAS 9980 FRAEW is usually an important part of the evidence. We can carry out the FRAEW as part of the work.
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