Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) support
Independent guidance and hands-on support to help owners, developers and dutyholders meet their legal obligations under the Building Safety Act - developing and maintaining Safety Case Reports, preparing for Building Assessment Certificate applications and conducting technical due diligence for BSA compliance.
Contact UsBuilding Safety Act 2022 (BSA) Explained
The BSA reshaped building safety in England. It created the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) within HSE, introduced new dutyholder roles and set a tougher regime for higher-risk buildings. In occupation, these are residential buildings that are 18 metres or 7 storeys or more with at least two homes. For design and construction, the higher-risk definition also captures hospitals and care homes that meet the same height thresholds.
If you are a client, principal designer, principal contractor or an accountable person, you must keep a digital “golden thread” of building information, manage fire and structural safety risks, and be ready to evidence control through a safety case report and, when directed, a Building Assessment Certificate. The regime is enforced by the BSR.
What Does BSA Support Cover?
Our support focuses on the tasks the law requires. That includes scoping which assets are higher-risk, preparing and submitting key building information, building the safety case report, setting up resident engagement and complaints processes, and creating a robust golden thread so information is accurate, accessible and up to date. We also help dutyholders embed competence and document management so you can demonstrate control at any point in the building’s life.
What is a Building Assessment Certificate?
A Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) confirms to the BSR how you are managing building safety risks in an occupied higher-risk building. You apply only when the BSR tells the principal accountable person to do so. The application draws on your golden thread and safety case report, along with evidence of resident engagement and complaints handling.
BSA Support or Traditional Compliance Routes?
Warranties and legacy compliance checks reduce financial risk, but they are not a substitute for statutory duties under the BSA. The Act places legal responsibilities on clients, designers, contractors and accountable persons to plan, manage and monitor building work, keep prescribed records and control safety risks in occupation.
Choosing structured BSA support helps you meet those duties, avoid enforcement action and evidence compliance when the BSR calls for it. It also leaves you with a live, usable golden thread that improves day-to-day asset management far beyond certification dates.
How We Help
TechnicalReview
Initial technical review of your works to ensure everything is correctly packaged for the insurer and avoid delays in quotation.
Professional Network Access
Direct access to a trusted professional network to quickly resolve any unexpected challenges.
Ongoing Technical Support
Support calls throughout the project to discuss and resolve any technical or regulatory construction blockers.
Disputes and Mediation
Optional mediation and dispute resolution services if any issues arise.
Policy Documentation
Review of policy wording, schedules and certificates to ensure full clarity and compliance.
Warranty and Case File Review
Review of warranty claims case files, including evidence, correspondence & associated technical notes.
