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The Building Safety Act

Last updated 05/09/2024

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Be Ready, Step up And Act

Shed To Shard, this applies to you!

Our Building Safety Act (BSA) Hub is regularly updated with the latest guidance and regulations so that you don't have to trawl government sites to find out what the next steps for you or your business are. There's a lot of information, a lot to think about and a lot to do, so let us help you by laying the key facts out for you whilst also making suggestions as to how you can ensure compliancy. We've split it out into these key areas:

The Building Safety Act has changed the rules.  Don’t get caught offside!

Just like football, ensuring building safety requires teamwork. Clients, architects, engineers, contractors and residents all have vital roles. With clear goals, strategic planning and seamless coordination, we aim for victory in safety.

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The Building Safety Act - Let's Get Down To Details 

The Background

The Building Safety Act 2022 was introduced following the tragic failures in building safety that led to the Grenfell Tower Fire and subsequent deaths of 72 people in 2017. The BESA summary of recommendations, following the latest Grenfell report released on 4th September 2024, is available to download now.

The Act is taking forward a fundamental reform of the building safety system and addresses the issues identified by Dame Judith Hackitt in her independent review, Building a Safer Future. When first announced the Government stated that the Act would “deliver the biggest changes to building safety for nearly 40 years and make residents safer in their homes.”

Many trade, professional and industry bodies, such as BESA, have strongly backed the approval of the Act and are collaborating with industry to implement the changes to the building safety system.

We have an extensive selection of additional resources and valuable information available for you to explore. Feel free to click on the quick links below to access further reading materials.

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BSA Gateways Explained

The Building Safety Act introduces a new clearly defined process/decision points known as Gateways for Higher-Risk Buildings.
BSA Gateways
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The Golden Thread in detail

Information that allows you to understand the building design, construction and occupation.
The Golden Thread
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Competence Requirements

The Act gives the Regulator power to impose competence requirements on those undertaking building work.
Competence Requirements
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Enforcement Bodies

Understand more about how the BSR will lead the implementation and enforcement of the new regulatory framework.
Enforcement Bodies
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BSA Roles & Responsibilities

The Building Safety Act and secondary legislation defines new responsibilities for all those who design, build, own or manage HRBs.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Mandatory Occurrence Reporting

A critical obligation mandated by the Building Safety Act.
Occurrence Reporting
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Building Controls

The Building Safety Act, through the BSR, introduces new systems to improve the levels of competence and to clarify the roles
Building Controls Explained
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Devolved Nations

Find out how each Nation is addressing issues related to building design, construction, & occupation.
Devolved Nations and BSA

BESA Building Safety Act Newsletter - Get Your Act Together

Welcome to our bulletin, your go-to source for the latest updates on the Building Safety Act and how it directly affects you and your business. We understand the importance of staying informed in today's rapidly changing landscape, and our team is dedicated to providing you with valuable and regularly updated information.

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Older Issues:

Issue 7 -21 June 2024

Issue 6 - 21 May 2024

Issue 5 - 22 April 2024

Issue 4 - 19 March 2024

Issue 3 - 8 February 2024

Issue 2 - 18 January 2024

Issue 1 - 11 December 2023

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Latest Guidance Quick Links

Guidance on the criteria for being a higher-risk building

Building Safety Act Regulator (BSR) is now the Building Control Authority (BCA)

Safety Case for a High-Rise Residential Building

Preparing a Safety Case Report

Building Safety Guides for accountable persons

Responsible Persons on compliance with duties under the Fire Safety Order and Fire Safety Regulations

Have a question for the Building Safety Regulator? Ask it here
Sources of Information

The Building Safety Act

Government Guidance – The Building Safety Act

Building Safety Regulator - The Building Safety Act named HSE as the new Building Safety Regulator in England.

Approved Document B (Fire Safety) provides guidance in relation to fire safety, including means of escape, fire spread, structural fire protection and fire service access. Vol 1 and Vol2.

Building Liability Order

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order

Fire Safety Regulations

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