Under the Building Safety Act 2022, every occupied Higher-Risk Building (HRB) must have a Building Safety Case Report (SCR); the structured evidence that shows your building’s fire and structural risks are understood, controlled, and continuously managed.
At Ark Workplace Risk, we specialise in developing regulator-ready Safety Case Reports for residential building owners, managing agents, and dutyholders. Our approach blends technical expertise, operational insight, and digital assurance through QUOODA®, giving you complete visibility, audit-ready evidence, and confidence in compliance.
“The Building Safety Regulator isn’t just asking for documentation; they’re asking for proof that risk is actively controlled.”
What is a Building Safety Case Report?
A building Safety Case Report is the foundation of your Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) application.
It demonstrates to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) that:
- All major fire and structural hazards have been identified and mitigated.
- Appropriate control measures and management systems are in place.
- You can evidence ongoing assurance through monitoring, review, and competence.
It’s more than compliance paperwork; it’s a demonstration of safety leadership.
Why it Matters for Residential Owners and Dutyholders
For residential HRBs, a strong Safety Case Report delivers:
- Regulator confidence — smoother BAC approvals and reduced scrutiny.
- Resident reassurance — transparency builds trust and safety culture.
- Insurance advantages — evidence of control supports favourable terms.
- Operational efficiency — unified risk data drives smarter decisions.
- Reputational protection — credible compliance safeguards your brand.
“When you can prove control through evidence, you protect more than buildings, you protect people, investment and trust.”
Our Proven Approach
Ark has prepared Safety Case Reports for some of the UK’s most complex residential and BTR developments, aligning with BSR expectations and integrating fire, structural and organisational safety.
- Scoping & Data Discovery: Audit existing assessments (fire, structural, general) and identify evidence gaps.
- Hazard Identification & Evaluation: Analyse potential failure modes, mitigation measures, and residual risk.
- Evidence Compilation & Structuring: Compile inspection records, governance documentation, and maintenance evidence in regulator-ready format.
- Competence & Governance Mapping: Demonstrate roles, responsibilities, and assurance frameworks.
- Resident Engagement Integration: Evidence resident communication, PCFRA and PEES compliance, and information sharing.
- Digital Assurance via QUOODA®: Maintain a live, version-controlled Safety Case; your digital golden thread of evidence.
Powered by QUOODA® - The Digital Safety Case
Your Safety Case should evolve as your building does.
Ark’s QUOODA® platform provides real-time oversight of compliance data, enabling:
- Automated evidence collation
- Version control and change tracking
- Task management and alerts
- Role-based access for APs, contractors and regulators
- Instant reporting for audits and BAC submissions
What the Building Safety Regulator Expects
Your Safety Case must show:
- A detailed building description and use profile
- An analysis of fire and structural hazards
- A clear risk control strategy and review process
- Competence evidence for key roles
- Resident engagement activities and feedback loops
- Integration of the golden thread; digital traceability across all information
Ark structures every submission around these six pillars to align precisely with BSR guidance.
FREE WEBINAR: Building Assessment Certificates and QUOODA®
Watch our expert-led FREE webinar to discover why many BAC applications are failing and how to avoid the same pitfalls. Learn how Ark’s regulatory expertise and the QUOODA® platform can help you streamline compliance, secure your BAC, and stay ahead of the Building Safety Regulator’s evolving demands.
Book a Safety Case Consultation
Achieve confidence in compliance, and peace of mind for residents and regulators alike.
Speak to Ark’s Building Safety specialists today for a readiness review of your current evidence, guidance on regulator expectations and/or a roadmap to a successful Safety Case submission.