Building Safety Act 2022 Foundations

Develop your foundational knowledge on the core principles of the Building Safety Act 2022

What you’ll learn
Introduction
Define the key features of the Building Safety Act 2022
Recognise the dutyholders under the Building Safety Act 2022
Identify the definition of a higher-risk building (HRB)

Requirements
No prior learning required
Description
Unfamiliar with the Building Safety Act 2022? Develop your foundational knowledge on the core principles of the Building Safety Act 2022.

The Building Safety Act 2022 is often described as the biggest change to building regulation in a generation. But for many people working in the built environment, it still feels unclear…overwhelming… or disconnected from day-to-day decisions.

This course changes that.

The Building Safety Act isn’t just a new set of rules. It’s a shift in accountability. A shift in competence and a shift in how decisions are made, challenged, and owned across the life of a building.

We’ll strip the Act back to its foundations.

This course gives you a clear, structured foundation that supports further learning, deeper application, and informed decision-making in your role. By the end of this course, you will have the tools to

Define the key features and intent of the Building Safety Act, and explain why it represents a fundamental shift in how building safety is managed across the building lifecycle.

Recognise the core dutyholder roles established under the Act, understand their purpose, and appreciate how these roles compare to, and differ from other legislation.

Identify what constitutes a higher-risk building, understand why this definition matters, and recognise when enhanced regulatory requirements apply.

Taken together, these outcomes provide you with the essential building blocks for engaging confidently with the Act, whether you area client, designer, contractor, manager or advisor.

You will develop the language, structure, and clarity needed to ask better questions, seek competent advice, and take the next step in your learning journey.

Who this course is for
Building professionals and dutyholders