Building Safety Audits
Comprehensive assessments of a building's safety measures, management systems, and documentation, evaluated against the stringent requirements of the Building Safety Act. This is particularly critical for HRBs and directly supports the creation and verification of Safety Case Reports. These audits are more in-depth and holistically focused on BSA compliance than routine warranty inspections.
Contact UsBuilding Safety Audits Explained
A building safety audit is a structured review of how you manage fire and structural risks and how well your evidence meets the Building Safety Regulator’s expectations. We test governance, documentation and day-to-day controls against the duties for higher-risk buildings, including the need to keep a digital golden thread and to demonstrate control through a safety case report.
The audit also confirms whether assets are in scope of the higher-risk regime. In occupation, this includes residential buildings that are at least 18 metres or 7 storeys with 2 or more homes. Where applicable, we map findings to the regulator’s guidance so you know exactly what to fix and why.
What Does a Building Safety Audit Cover?
Our audits follow the law and guidance. Typical scope includes confirming higher-risk building status, registration and key building information, testing your golden thread systems, reviewing the safety case report and the evidence behind it, and checking resident engagement, complaints and occurrence reporting processes. We also examine how risks are identified, assessed and controlled so you can show you have taken all reasonable steps.
What is a BSA Compliance Audit?
A BSA compliance audit is not a certificate. It is an independent check of your readiness against the Building Safety Act framework. It helps principal accountable persons prepare for a Building Assessment Certificate application when instructed by the regulator and ensures the golden thread, safety case report and supporting records are complete, accurate and usable.
Building Safety Audit or Fire Risk Assessment?
A fire risk assessment is a legal duty under the Fire Safety Order and focuses on fire hazards in workplaces and the common parts of residential buildings. A building safety audit addresses a wider BSA regime, including structural safety, golden thread information and safety case reporting for higher-risk buildings. Most organisations need both to stay compliant and to evidence control.
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.
