Building safety overview
Keeping residents safe in their homes is our top priority. The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced stronger protections for people living in high‑rise residential buildings. We are committed to meeting these legal duties and supporting residents to play an active role in keeping their homes safe.
This page explains:
- the role of the Building Safety Regulator
- how building safety is managed
- your responsibilities as a resident
- how to report a safety concern
- what we are doing as a landlord
- our dedicated approach for Beeversleigh, our only high‑rise building within the scope of the Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Regulator
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) oversees the safety of high‑rise buildings. They make sure buildings are designed, constructed and managed to strong safety standards. The BSR also works to improve standards across the construction and housing sector.
What building safety means
Building safety means identifying, assessing and managing fire and structural risks within residential buildings. Under the Building Safety Act, high‑rise residential buildings (7 storeys or 18 metres and above) must be monitored and managed so that all reasonable steps are taken to prevent incidents and protect residents.
As social landlords, we:
- identify and manage fire and structural risks
- maintain robust systems for inspection, maintenance and monitoring
- make sure residents have clear and accessible safety information
- engage regularly with residents on building safety matters
- produce and maintain a Safety Case Report explaining how risks are controlled
- work closely with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR)
These duties reflect national expectations for landlords following incidents such as the Grenfell Tower fire, and form part of wider reforms in the social housing sector.
