Guidance
General information as at October 2026. Not legal advice; check the regulation or ask a competent person.
What the Building Safety Act 2022 asks of higher-risk buildings in England, in plain words, with the tool that does each job.
Enter three numbers. Height runs from the lowest ground level beside the building to the floor of its top storey.
Likely higher-risk.
At least 18 m or 7 storeys, with 2 or more homes. Confirm with the Building Safety Regulator, then read what applies.
See the dutiesElevation, to scale
Before anyone moves in
Register the building with the Building Safety Regulator and give its key building information.
In SAMRISK: Safety caseKept current, given when asked
Assess the risks of fire spread and structural failure, manage them, and write the safety case report.
In SAMRISK: Safety caseFor the life of the building
Keep the information that shows the building is safe, accurate and up to date.
In SAMRISK: DocumentsWithin 10 days of becoming aware
Run a system for reporting safety occurrences to the regulator: a notice, then the full report within 10 more days.
In SAMRISK: IncidentsOngoing
Share safety information, consult on decisions and answer concerns.
In SAMRISK: Safety caseEach one is dated and checked against the regulation.