BSR is the Building Control Authority in England for
higher-risk buildings.
Residents information
Everyone should be safe and feel safe in their own homes. If you’re a resident and want to understand your rights you can find more information here.
Register a high-rise residential building
High-rise residential buildings are defined as 18 metres tall or higher, or at least 7 floors tall, and must contain 2 or more residential units.
Learn more about applying to register a high-rise residential building, including what information you will need.
Understanding the golden thread
The purpose of the ‘golden thread’ is to have the right information in order to understand the building and the steps needed to keep both the building and the people living in it safe.
Roles and responsibilities
The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) identifies new roles and responsibilities for people and organisations who are responsible for the safety of occupied high-rise residential buildings in England.
Resources
On this page you can find useful, shareable content designed to bring to life important detail and information about the new building safety regime.
News page
Get the latest news about building safety and the Building Safety Regulator.
Updates from the Building Safety Regulator
Keep up to date with the new regulator with our e-bulletin.