In England, the safety case duties apply to occupied higher-risk buildings within the scope of the Building Safety Act 2022.
Broadly, these are buildings containing at least two residential units that are at least 18 metres in height or have at least seven storeys, subject to the detailed statutory definitions and exclusions.
The Principal Accountable Person and other Accountable Persons have legal duties relating to the assessment and management of building safety risks.
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- Who is responsible for the building safety case?
Legal responsibility sits with the Accountable Persons, with the Principal Accountable Person holding specific responsibilities for the safety case report and Building Assessment Certificate process.
- What is a building safety case?
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.
- 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.
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.