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Compliance Guides

Practical, plain-English guides to help you meet your Building Safety Act obligations. Based on current legislation and updated quarterly.

Whether you are a new building manager trying to understand your responsibilities or an experienced professional looking for a structured checklist, these free guides cover everything from registration and accountable persons to Safety Case Reports and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans.

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The Building Safety Act 2022: A Complete Guide for Building Managers

Everything higher-risk building managers need to know about the Building Safety Act 2022. Requirements, key roles, penalties, the Golden Thread, Safety Cases, and practical compliance steps.

32 min readReviewed 7 May 2026
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Golden Thread Building Safety: The Complete Guide for Building Managers

Everything you need to know about the Golden Thread of building safety information. Legal requirements, what records to keep, digital storage standards, and practical steps to comply.

29 min readReviewed 7 May 2026
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Residential PEEPs: What Building Managers Need to Do Before April 2026

A practical guide to the new residential PEEPs regulations for higher-risk buildings. Step-by-step implementation for building managers before the 6 April 2026 enforcement date.

PEEPs enforcement (past)
21 min readReviewed 7 May 2026
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Building Safety Act Compliance Checklist

A comprehensive compliance checklist for the Building Safety Act 2022. Covers registration, accountable persons, Golden Thread, Safety Case Reports, and enforcement for higher-risk building managers.

22 min readReviewed 7 May 2026
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What Is a Safety Case Report? (BSA s.85 Guide)

What a Safety Case Report is, what sections 85–87 of the Building Safety Act require, and what the BSR looks for. Updated for the 6 December 2024 gov.uk guidance.

20 min readReviewed 27 May 2026
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Principal Accountable Person: Your Responsibilities Under the Building Safety Act

A comprehensive guide to Principal Accountable Person (PAP) responsibilities under the Building Safety Act 2022. Includes a self-assessment for identifying the PAP, delegation rules, obligations reference, and liability guidance.

27 min readReviewed 7 May 2026

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