Building Safety Case (fire)
Higher-risk buildings in England must have a safety case: the major fire and structural hazards, the measures that prevent and limit them, and how they are managed and kept under review. The Principal Accountable Person gives a safety case report to the Building Safety Regulator when asked.
Fire engineering, consultancy and training
What it costs
Typical UK prices for building Safety Case (fire). Firms price against the details in your job, so your quotes will depend on your building and the scope.
| Typical job | Guide price ex VAT |
|---|---|
| Gap analysis of existing information | £1,500 – £4,000 per building |
| Fire part of the safety case report | £3,000 – £12,000 per building |
What affects the price
Including these in your job helps you receive accurate, comparable quotes.
- Height and size of the building
- How complete the existing fire safety information is
- Whether a gap analysis is needed first
Who needs it
Principal Accountable Persons and Accountable Persons for residential buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes.
How often
Keep it under review, update it when the building or its risks change, and report to the Building Safety Regulator when asked.
The law
- Building Safety Act 2022, Part 4
- Higher-Risk Buildings (Management of Safety Risks etc) (England) Regulations 2023
Standards
- Building Safety Regulator guidance on safety case reports
- BS 8644-1:2022 (digital fire safety information)
- PAS 9980:2022
How it works
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We cover the whole of the UK. Your job goes to every verified firm offering building Safety Case (fire) that covers the building’s postcode.
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