Faq Categories: Services

Our approach is structured to support: Single Higher-Risk Buildings Multiple HRBs within a portfolio Mixed estates (HRB and non-HRB) Multi-agent governance structures National capability and mobilisation controls ensure consistent advisory delivery across regions.

Traditional fire consultancy may focus on: Assessment delivery Design review Remedial specification Building Safety Act Compliance Support focuses on: Governance frameworks Safety Case integration Golden Thread structuring Regulator engagement readiness Accountable Person advisory It is strategic, governance-led and regulator-facing.

No. Fire Risk Assessments remain a legal requirement under fire safety legislation and form part of the evidence base informing the Safety Case. Building Safety Act Compliance Support sits above operational assessments and ensures structured governance, documentation and regulatory alignment.

The Accountable Person (or Principal Accountable Person where applicable) retains legal responsibility for building safety compliance. Our role is advisory. We support governance design, documentation alignment and regulatory preparation — but accountability remains with the statutory dutyholder.

Mandatory Occurrence Reporting is a statutory requirement for certain safety-related incidents in Higher-Risk Buildings. Organisations must: Have a reporting process in place Escalate qualifying safety occurrences Maintain clear records Integrate learning into governance We support review and strengthening of MOR

The Building Safety Regulator may call upon Higher-Risk Buildings to apply for a Building Assessment Certificate. This requires submission and validation of governance, Safety Case and supporting evidence. Our advisory support includes structured preparation for potential call-up, including documentation review,

The Golden Thread is the structured management of accurate, up-to-date building safety information throughout a building’s lifecycle. Our support helps ensure: Fire risk assessments, structural findings and design intent are aligned Incident and remediation records are connected to governance documentation

We provide structured advisory support for Safety Case development, review and evidence alignment. Where required, we can assist in drafting or restructuring Safety Case documentation. However, our focus is governance integrity — ensuring documentation accurately reflects operational reality, risk control

A Building Safety Case Report demonstrates how building safety risks are identified, managed and continuously reviewed. It must: Clearly articulate principal building safety risks Evidence preventative and protective measures Demonstrate governance and oversight Support engagement with the Building Safety Regulator

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.