Building Safety Act Software for Managing Agents
Golden thread compliance, building registration, and safety case documentation
Who this is for
Managing agents, principal accountable persons, and building managers responsible for higher-risk residential buildings (over 18m or 7+ storeys) under the Building Safety Act 2022.
The Compliance Challenge
The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced significant new obligations for higher-risk residential buildings. Principal accountable persons must register buildings with the Building Safety Regulator, maintain golden thread documentation, prepare safety cases, and implement resident engagement strategies. Many managing agents are working with paper files, disconnected spreadsheets, and email threads—systems that cannot demonstrate the continuous record-keeping the Act requires. Without structured documentation, you risk enforcement action or personal liability.
Why This Matters in the UK
The Building Safety Act 2022 was Parliament's response to the Grenfell Tower fire. It created the Building Safety Regulator within HSE and established a new regulatory framework for higher-risk buildings. Key requirements include: registration of all HRBs by October 2023, appointment of principal and secondary accountable persons, maintenance of a "golden thread" of building information, preparation and regular update of safety cases, mandatory resident engagement, and competence requirements for building managers. The Act also reformed the Defective Premises Act to extend limitation periods for building defects.
How BlocIQ Addresses This
Tracking
BlocIQ identifies which buildings in your portfolio meet the HRB threshold (18m+ or 7+ storeys with 2+ residential units). The platform tracks registration status, accountable person appointments, and safety case review dates.
Auditability
Golden thread compliance requires a continuous, accessible record of building information. BlocIQ stores all building documents with version history, upload timestamps, and source attribution—providing the auditability the Building Safety Regulator expects.
Document Intelligence
When you upload building documents, BlocIQ's AI extracts relevant safety information: structural details from surveyors' reports, fire strategy information from assessments, and contractor competency evidence from certificates.
Building profiles include height, storey count, and residential unit data needed for HRB classification.
The compliance calendar flags safety case review deadlines and registration renewal dates.
Ask BlocAI can retrieve building safety information instantly when regulators or residents request it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "golden thread" under the Building Safety Act?
The golden thread is a continuous record of building information that must be maintained throughout a building's lifecycle. It includes design and construction data, fire safety information, structural details, and maintenance records. The information must be accurate, accessible, and up-to-date. BlocIQ provides a structured document repository that supports golden thread requirements.
Which buildings need to be registered with the Building Safety Regulator?
Higher-risk buildings must be registered. These are defined as buildings at least 18 metres in height or with at least 7 storeys, containing at least 2 residential units. The registration deadline was October 2023 for existing buildings. New HRBs must be registered before occupation.
Who is the principal accountable person?
The principal accountable person (PAP) is the person or organisation with the legal estate in the common parts of the building. For most leasehold buildings, this is the freeholder or the RMC/RTM if they hold the freehold or headlease. Managing agents are not typically accountable persons but may have contractual obligations to support compliance.
What is a safety case and when is it required?
A safety case is a documented demonstration that building safety risks have been identified and are being managed. It must be prepared for every registered HRB and kept under regular review. The safety case includes fire risk assessments, structural assessments, identification of safety-critical elements, and evidence of competent management.
Does BlocIQ integrate with the Building Safety Regulator's systems?
BlocIQ does not currently provide direct integration with BSR systems. Building registration is submitted through the BSR portal. However, BlocIQ stores all information needed for registration and can generate reports to support your submissions.
Related Topics
Learn more about how BlocIQ supports UK compliance requirements.
Try Ask BlocAI →