There is no simple pass-fail checklist that guarantees a Building Assessment Certificate.
However, the Building Safety Regulator publishes the criteria its multidisciplinary teams use to assess Building Assessment Certificate applications. These provide a valuable framework for reviewing a safety case before submission.
The criteria cover considerably more than whether particular sections or documents are present. Assessors consider whether the information provided demonstrates an understanding of the building and its risks.
This distinction matters. A report can contain a fire risk assessment, structural assessment and fire strategy and still fail to demonstrate how their findings have informed the management of building safety risk.
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- What are the BSR safety case assessment criteria?
The Building Safety Regulator publishes detailed criteria used to assess Building Assessment Certificate applications across regulatory, fire and structural disciplines.
- How should I review my safety case before submitting it to the BSR?
A pre-submission review should test the report against the BSR assessment criteria and ask whether the evidence actually supports the conclusions.
- Can I check a safety case before submitting my Building Assessment Certificate application?
Yes. A pre-submission review can identify issues that are much easier to resolve before the application reaches the regulator.
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.