Evidence should support the claims being made about the building and its risk controls.
Depending on the building, this might include fire risk assessments, structural assessments, fire door inspections, compartmentation surveys, alarm testing, maintenance records, external wall assessments, drawings, policies, inspection records and records of completed remedial work.
The important point is not simply having documents. Evidence should be relevant, current where necessary and clearly connected to the risk or control it is intended to support.
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- What should a building safety case contain?
A good building safety case should explain the building, its relevant hazards and how the risks of fire spread and structural failure are being managed.
- How do you demonstrate that building safety risks are being managed effectively?
Effective risk management requires more than identifying that a control exists — the Accountable Person needs confidence that important controls actually work.
- What is a live building safety case?
A live building safety case changes as the building, evidence and understanding of risk change.
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.