In forceFire & Building Safety
Building Safety Act 2022
A new regime for higher-risk buildings
The Act creates a stronger regulatory regime for higher-risk buildings, with statutory gateways, a golden thread of information, accountable persons and the Building Safety Regulator.
Also known as: Building Safety Act, BSA, higher-risk building, HRB
Key requirements
- Higher-risk buildings are residential or mixed-use buildings at least 18m or seven storeys tall with two or more residential units.
- Three gateways control planning, construction and occupation.
- A digital golden thread records fire and structural safety information.
- Accountable persons and a safety case are required during occupation.
- The Building Safety Regulator sits within the Health and Safety Executive.
Performance at a glance
- HRB threshold
- ≥18m or ≥7 storeys
- Residential units
- 2 or more
- Gateways
- 3 statutory checkpoints
Applies to
Higher-risk buildings in England.
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Reviewed 25 October 2026. This summary is an editorial reference, not legal advice. Check the current official text and confirm the approach with building control before relying on it. Browse all 35 records.