What BSR does
Regulates building safety for higher-risk buildings (18+ metres or 7+ storeys with at least 2 residential units) in England. Established under the Building Safety Act 2022. Oversees building control profession, manages building inspector and building control approver registration. Receives mandatory occurrence reports for building safety issues.
Currently part of HSE but planned to become separate body under MHCLG. Key duties: higher-risk building registration, gateway points for design and construction, ongoing safety case management.
Contact BSR
- Phone
- 0300 790 6787
Official guidance from BSR
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Building Safety Regulator (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Keeping information about a higher-risk building (the golden thread) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Roles under the Building Safety Act (BSR) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Apply for a Building Assessment Certificate (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Preparing a Building Assessment Certificate application (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Design and building work - meeting building requirements (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Applying for a completion certificate (Gateway 3) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Applying to register a high-rise residential building (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
View all 31 guidance documents (opens in a new tab)
Legal framework
Legislation that BSR directly enforces.
Primary legislation
Secondary legislation
… and 21 more statutory instruments.
Related legislation
Legislation connected to BSR’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.