As the Government Highlights Inflated Building Safety Case Report Costs - How Can Harris Associates Help?
Published: 19/04/2024
The UK Government and the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) have recently issued a joint warning against "unacceptably high" charges for building safety case reports. This raises concerns for building owners navigating the new fire safety regulations, particularly those in high-rise buildings.
The positive news is that Homes England-approved building and project consultants Harris Associates provide cost-effective and compliant solutions for building safety cases, adopting a less is more approach which is concise and compliant.
Why are Building Safety Case Reports Important?
The Building Safety Act 2022 mandates building owners of certain high-risk buildings to produce a building safety case. This report assesses fire safety risks and proposes mitigation strategies. It's a crucial step towards ensuring resident safety and meeting legal requirements. Learn more about Safety Case Reports Here
The Problem with Inflated Costs of a Safety Case Report
The government's warning highlights the risk of some building owners and leaseholders being charged excessive fees for building safety case reports. The fact is that due to the government's risk-based assessment without a confirmed level of proportionality, the requirements can be interpreted in a variety of ways. This has meant that some providers have been implying that new assessments need to be commissioned for every aspect of building safety, like fire engineering and building surveys, leading to disproportionate fees. This can create a financial burden and hinder essential fire safety improvements.
Harris Associates: Your Trusted Partner in Building Safety
Harris Associates is a trusted, RICS-chartered and government-accredited building and project consultancy with a proven track record in fire safety. With no approved Safety Case Report template, some providers have misunderstood the SCR requirement and gone over and above what is necessary, which has led to these huge fees.
Harris Associates are at the forefront of all new building legislation and we spoke directly to the BSR who were able to provide definitive guidelines on how the report should look. This is why we adopt a concise yet compliant approach for our Safety Case Reports. We have produced a large number of safety case reports and our approach is much less time-consuming (property dependent) than other providers. Our breadth of expertise means we can promptly analyse your existing information and advice and deliver the outstanding requirements promptly. Here are some benefits of letting Harris Associates produce your Safety Case Report:
- Experienced Team: At Harris Associates, we have a dedicated compliance team dealing with the preparation of Safety Case Reports. Our in-house team comprises chartered surveyors, chartered engineers, technicians and fire safety professionals.
- Competitive Rates: We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and are committed to providing bespoke, cost-effective solutions, ensuring that you get the necessary fire safety measures in place without breaking the bank.
- Proven Track Record: They have a wealth of experience in fire safety consultancy and project management, giving you peace of mind.
Building safety is paramount, by choosing a reputable, expert consultant like Harris Associates, you can ensure a compliant and cost-effective building safety case report, keeping your residents safe and your building compliant with the latest regulations.
Harris Associates are skilled at helping clients navigate through the increasingly burdensome requirements of statutory compliance. This is particularly in the context of delivering joined-up services that take in the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, the ever-present Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Building Regulations.
For more information on our services, assistance, or advice on these latest developments or any related fire safety or regulatory matter or a no obligation consultation get in touch now or contact Shaun Harris, Tamer Duman, or Nicola Goule via phone or email shaun@harrisassociatesuk.com, tamer@harrisassociatesuk.com or nicola@harrisassociatesuk.com call 0203 195 0857, 0161 615 3679 or 0121 213 6307.
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