Fire strategies, FRAEWs and Building Safety Act support – London, Berkshire and UK-wide

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Building Safety Act 2022 · Duty holders

Building Safety Act compliance support

Practical support for owners, managing agents and developers working through the Building Safety Act – from a clear picture of your duties to the fire safety evidence the regulator expects.

  • Gap analysis & action plans
  • Golden thread information
  • Gateway 1, 2 & 3 fire input
  • Owners, agents & developers
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London, plus Slough, Reading, Windsor & Maidenhead, Bracknell & Wokingham – and UK-wide.

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  • Qualified specialists
  • Fixed-fee proposals
  • PAS 9980:2026 guidance
  • Higher-risk buildings
  • London & UK-wide

Two sides of the Act

The Building Safety Act 2022 created new duties for the people who manage occupied higher-risk buildings and a new building control regime for those who design and build them. We support both.

For owners and managing agents

  • Gap analysis – a structured review of your buildings, information and processes against your duties as accountable person or principal accountable person, with a prioritised action plan
  • Key building information and the golden thread – making sure fire safety information is accurate, current and organised so it can be found and relied on
  • Safety case reports – see our dedicated safety case report service
  • Fire safety evidence – retrospective fire strategies, FRAEWs and compartmentation surveys where the evidence is missing
  • Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 – checking duties such as secure information boxes, wayfinding signage, floor plans, fire door checks and information for residents are in place

For developers and design teams

  • Gateway 1 – fire statements for planning applications for relevant buildings (18m or 7 storeys and above with two or more dwellings)
  • Gateway 2 – fire strategies and fire engineering input for building control applications to the Building Safety Regulator
  • During construction – change control reviews where design changes affect fire safety
  • Gateway 3 – fire safety information for the completion certificate application and handover

Acquisitions and portfolios

For investors and lenders, see fire safety due diligence, which looks at Building Safety Act compliance as part of a wider technical review.

What's included

  • Duty-holder and building scoping
  • Gap analysis against BSA and fire safety duties
  • Prioritised, costed action plan
  • Golden thread information review
  • Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 checks
  • Gateway 1 fire statements
  • Gateway 2 fire strategy input
  • Gateway 3 handover information

Fees

Gap analyses are usually priced per building or per portfolio, depending on how many buildings share the same management systems. Gateway support is priced per project and stage. We'll confirm a fixed fee once the scope is agreed.

Where we work

Building Safety Act support is provided for buildings and projects in London, Berkshire and across England.

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How it works

How we work with duty holders

1

Tell us about the building

Height, use, what you already hold and what prompted the enquiry.

2

Scope & fixed-fee proposal

We confirm what's needed, who will do it, the fee and timescale.

3

Survey & assessment

Desktop review, site visit and any intrusive investigation needed.

4

Report & next steps

A clear report, prioritised actions and support with follow-up questions.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Do the Building Safety Act duties apply to my building?

The accountable person regime applies to occupied higher-risk buildings – at least 18m or 7 storeys with two or more residential units. Other parts of the Act, such as the changes to the Fire Safety Order and the new building control regime, apply more widely.

What is the golden thread?

The golden thread is the accurate, up-to-date information about a higher-risk building that's needed to understand and manage it safely, kept digitally and passed on when responsibilities change.

What are Gateways 1, 2 and 3?

Gateway 1 is the planning stage, where a fire statement is needed. Gateway 2 is approval of the building control application by the Building Safety Regulator before construction starts. Gateway 3 is the completion certificate before the building can be occupied.

Do you provide legal advice?

No. We provide fire safety and building safety technical advice. For legal questions about liability, leases or the remediation provisions, you should speak to a solicitor.

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Other services

Fire strategy reports

Fire strategies for new builds, refurbishments and changes of use – for building control, the BSR and the golden thread.

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Retrospective fire strategies

For existing buildings with a missing, outdated or unreliable fire strategy – essential for safety cases, FRAs and acquisitions.

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Gateway One fire statements

Fire statements for Planning Gateway One and London Plan Policy D12 – prepared alongside an outline fire strategy so planning and building control line up.

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FRAEW / PAS 9980

Fire risk appraisals of external walls to PAS 9980:2026 – for blocks of flats, remediation decisions and funding applications.

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EWS1 forms

EWS1 assessments for blocks of flats where a lender or valuer has asked for one – signed by an appropriately qualified professional.

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Cladding remediation support

Funding applications, remediation project management and independent oversight of cladding and external wall works – from FRAEW to sign-off.

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Safety case reports

Safety case reports and evidence for higher-risk buildings – focused on how fire spread and structural risks are actually managed.

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Fire safety due diligence

Building safety and fire safety due diligence for acquisitions, disposals and refinancing – clear red flags and cost risks.

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Peer review & expert witness

Independent third-party reviews of FRAEWs, EWS1 forms, fire strategies and safety cases, plus Part 35 expert witness support for fire safety disputes.

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Fire risk assessments

Fire risk assessments for blocks of flats, offices, shops, HMOs and commercial premises – by competent, certificated assessors.

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Fire door inspections

Quarterly and annual fire door checks for blocks of flats, plus surveys for commercial buildings – with a clear remedial schedule.

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Compartmentation surveys

Surveys of fire stopping, cavity barriers and service penetrations above ceilings, in risers and in roof voids.

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Premises information boxes

Secure information box contents, floor plans, building plans and external wall records for high-rise residential buildings under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.

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EV, solar & battery fire risk

Fire risk assessments for EV charging in car parks, rooftop solar PV, battery storage and e-bike storage – before you install and once systems are in use.

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Not sure which report you need?

Tell us what's prompted the question – a lender, insurer, the regulator or a purchase – and we'll point you to the right service.

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Need clarity on your Building Safety Act duties?

Tell us about your buildings or project and we'll propose a proportionate scope.

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