Building Safety Overview
Building Safety
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, and we are committed to meeting these legal duties while supporting residents to play an active role in maintaining safety.
This webpage explains:
- Building safety regulator and their role
- How building safety is managed
- Your responsibilities as a resident
- How to report a safety concern
- What we are doing as a landlord
- The dedicated approach in place for Beeversleigh, our only high‑rise building within scope of the Building Safety Act
Building safety regulator and their role
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) oversees the safety of high-rise buildings, making sure that they are designed, constructed, and maintained to meet strong safety standards. They also improve the quality of people and organisations involved in the construction industry and the management of high-rise buildings.
What Is Building Safety?
Building safety refers to the management of fire and structural risks within residential buildings. Under the Building Safety Act, high‑rise residential buildings (7 storeys/18m and above) must be assessed, monitored, and managed to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to prevent incidents and protect residents.
As social landlords, we:
- Identify and manage all fire and structural risks
- Maintain robust systems of inspection, maintenance, and monitoring
- Ensure residents have clear safety information
- Engage meaningfully with residents on building safety matters
- Produce and maintain a Safety Case Report demonstrating how risks are controlled
- Working with the Building Safety Regulator (BRS)
These duties reflect national expectations for landlords following incidents such as the Grenfell Tower fire and ongoing reforms in the social housing sector.
