Take a look at building control in action.
We have published a series of videos where Philip White, BSR’s Chief Inspector of Buildings shares insights into our role at the heart of Gateway 2 – the pivotal stage in building control for higher-risk buildings (HRBs) in England.
The videos and accompanying article explain the rigorous new application process and the need for higher-quality applications to ensure resident safety and avoid costly future issues.
The need for higher-quality applications to ensure resident safety and avoid costly future issues is also emphasised, along with the useful resources BSR has made available for applicants.
A case study is now available showing how BSR identified critical fire safety failings.
The case study is from a newly built high-rise residential building in London, prior to occupation. Issues included:
- firefighting facilities
- suppression systems
- smoke control
- power supplies
- evacuation measures
These echoed concerns from another development.
Occupation was stopped until all deficiencies were rectified - ensuring residents moved into a building meeting the highest safety standards.
Those making building control applications to BSR can benefit from an upgrade to the portal used to upload building safety documents.
The portal now allows applicants to create folders for their submissions and supporting evidence – making it easier for applicants to track their submissions and then for BSR to assess.
The update is available for any applications that were submitted after 1 April 2025.
After listening to user’s experiences, we’ve improved guidance for HRB building control approval.
Updated resources for Accountable Persons applying for Building Assessment Certificates.
We’ve updated our guide for high-rise Accountable and Principal Accountable Persons (APs/PAPs) who are making, or will make in the future, an application for a Building Assessment Certificate (BAC).
BACs are issued to PAPs who, when asked to apply, demonstrate meeting specific legal Building Safety Act 2022 duties relating to the spread of fire and structural failure at that time.
The online guide covers the application and assessment process, as well as what happens if a BAC is issued or not.
A range of useful resources, links to guidance and 2 webinars are also available.
Guide of Practice for the remediation of residential buildings
View the updated Code of Practice for the remediation of residential buildings: What it means for residents. This includes the:
Membership of the Building Control Independent Panel
The government has announced the appointment of 5 members to the Building Control Independent Panel, which will be chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt.
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