For occupied Higher-Risk Buildings, the principal building safety risks are: Spread of fire and smoke Structural failure Accountable Persons must be able to demonstrate that these risks are identified, assessed and controlled proportionately, and that oversight arrangements are in place.
No. The enhanced occupied building regime primarily applies to Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) under the Building Safety Act 2022. An HRB is generally a residential building that is: 18 metres or more in height, or 7 or more storeys, and contains
Timelines depend on building complexity, existing documentation quality and governance maturity. A structured readiness review may take several weeks, while full Safety Case development and evidence alignment for complex portfolios may require phased delivery.