We don't just complete the paperwork. We embed ourselves in your design team and make building safety a foundation of every decision — from Gateway 1 to occupation.
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Our staged Gateway 2 submission for a complex Barnet new build cleared BSR validation in a single day. Eight floors, four commercial units, three months of embedded compliance work. Here is what made the difference.
The Building Safety Act 2022 fundamentally changed the relationship between design, construction and compliance. For higher-risk buildings, regulatory approval is no longer a box to tick at the end — it is a thread woven through every design decision, every specification, every change.
BSR Compliance Service was built for this moment. We work alongside architects, engineers, contractors and developers not as a bolt-on service, but as an integral member of the design team — challenging assumptions, identifying risk early and producing submission packages that genuinely reflect the standard of the project.
The result is faster gateways, fewer requisitions and buildings that are safer by design.
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"Compliance is not a destination. It is a discipline embedded in every decision from the first line on a drawing."
BSR Compliance ServiceHigher-risk buildings demand a higher standard of compliance.
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The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced the most significant reform of building control in a generation. For higher-risk buildings — those above 18 metres or 7 storeys with at least 2 residential units — the gateway system creates a series of mandatory checkpoints that must be cleared before work can proceed.
Fire safety information submitted with planning application. The gateway ensures fire safety is considered from the earliest stage of the design process.
Building Control Approval from the BSR required before any work begins. Full compliance package including all Approved Document statements, CCP, MOR plan, fire and emergency file.
Mandatory occurrence reporting, change control and ongoing compliance management throughout construction. Notifiable changes require BSR approval before implementation.
Completion certificate from BSR required before any part of the building can be occupied. The golden thread must demonstrate the building was built as approved.
Building safety obligations do not end at handover. Accountable persons, safety case reviews, resident engagement and ongoing golden thread management ensure compliance remains live throughout the life of the asset.
"The gateway regime is not a hurdle. It is the architecture of a safer built environment. We help you navigate it with confidence."
Talk to a SpecialistWe assess the project, confirm HRB status and identify compliance scope across all applicable Approved Documents.
We join the design team, attend workshops and reviews, and begin building the compliance matrix in parallel with design development.
Compliance statements, CCP, MOR plan, fire and emergency file and all supporting documents prepared and coordinated across disciplines.
Gateway 2 package submitted to the BSR. We manage the application, respond to requisitions and track progress to approval.
Change control, MOR reporting and golden thread management throughout build.
Completion application, golden thread sign-off and final BSR approval. We ensure the completed building is evidenced to the standard required for occupation.
Our work is grounded in the authoritative guidance of the UK construction and building safety industry.
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