A building safety case is the structured body of information that demonstrates how building safety risks are understood, managed and kept under review in a higher-risk building.
It should explain what could go wrong, what measures are in place to prevent or mitigate those events and how the people responsible for the building know those measures are effective.
A safety case is not simply a document produced for the Building Safety Regulator. It should reflect the way risks are actually managed throughout the life of the building.
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- What is a building safety case report?
A building safety case report summarises the key information from the building safety case and explains how the Principal Accountable Person is managing building safety risks.
- What should a building safety case contain?
A good building safety case should explain the building, its relevant hazards and how the risks of fire spread and structural failure are being managed.
- What is a live building safety case?
A live building safety case changes as the building, evidence and understanding of risk change.
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.