An independent review should test whether you have answered the underlying risk question, rather than simply checking whether additional text has been added.
For an RFI or Prompt Remedy Notice, ask:
- What concern is the BSR actually raising?
- Which part of the safety argument does it affect?
- Have we demonstrated that we understand the issue?
- Have we assessed its significance to building safety risk?
- Is our conclusion supported by available evidence?
- Have uncertainties been acknowledged?
- Is further investigation required?
- Are interim measures needed?
- Is the proposed response proportionate?
- Does the revised position remain consistent with the rest of the safety case?
Cascade Verify can be used to review a revised safety case against the BSR assessment criteria and provide an additional quality assurance check before the response is submitted.
It can help distinguish between a reporting gap, where the information exists but has not been adequately demonstrated, and a genuine evidence or risk-management gap requiring further action.
Cascade Verify does not replace competent professional judgement or guarantee the outcome of a BSR assessment.
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- How should I respond to a Prompt Remedy Notice?
Treat a PRN as a risk question, not a request for more narrative. Identify the feature, the credible failure scenarios, the consequences, the controls and the evidence behind them.
- I've received an RFI from the BSR about my safety case. What should I do?
Start by identifying what the BSR is asking you to demonstrate. An RFI is not a request for more documents — it is a regulatory question that needs a clear, risk-based answer.
- Can I check a safety case before submitting my Building Assessment Certificate application?
Yes. A pre-submission review can identify issues that are much easier to resolve before the application reaches the regulator.
Building safety legislation, regulation and Building Safety Regulator guidance can change. This page is general information, not legal advice — always refer to current legislation and official guidance for your building.
