Can Safety Cases be shared with regulators?
Yes. Reports can be linked to controlled document collections and securely shared with authorised stakeholders, including regulators.
Can the Safety Case be updated?
Yes. Structured reports can be refreshed to reflect updated compliance information and incident data as required.
Does the Safety Case replace Fire Risk Assessments?
No. Fire Risk Assessments form part of the evidence base informing the Safety Case. The Safety Case provides overarching regulatory assurance.
Who is responsible for the Safety Case?
The Accountable Person retains responsibility. Risk Warden supports structured development, evidence alignment and governance within a defined methodology.
Is a Building Safety Case required for all buildings?
Building Safety Cases are primarily required for Higher-Risk Buildings under the Building Safety Act. Similar structured assurance approaches may support governance for other complex buildings where appropriate.
Who should be involved in developing a Fire Design Strategy?
It is developed collaboratively with client-supplied project information, technical expertise and where required, specialist fire safety input to ensure proportional justification and regulatory alignment.
Does this integrate with a Building Safety Case?
Yes. Fire Design Strategies can inform Building Safety Case development, evidence linkage and Golden Thread documentation within the Compliance Operating System.
Can a Fire Design Strategy be retrospective?
Yes. When original documentation is unavailable or incomplete, a retrospective strategy helps clarify design intent and support governance.
Is a Fire Design Strategy mandated by regulation?
A Fire Design Strategy is commonly expected where regulatory compliance and design justification must be demonstrated — such as for Building Control submissions — particularly in new or significantly altered buildings. It supports, but does not replace, statutory assessments.
What is the difference between a Fire Design Strategy and a Fire Risk Assessment?
A Fire Design Strategy sets out design principles and assumptions; a Fire Risk Assessment evaluates how effectively those principles have been implemented and identifies existing hazards. They are complementary but distinct.
Most providers offer either software or assessments. We deliver both — under one governed framework. This removes fragmentation, duplication and compliance blind spots.
Unlike traditional software vendors or isolated consultants, Risk Warden operates as a single, accountable compliance partner.
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