Conducting a Structural Risk Assessment: Key Steps and Best Practices
If you own or manage a Higher-Risk Building (HRB), a residential block over 18 metres or seven storeys with at least two residential units, the Building Safety Act 2022 requires you to prove that the risk of structural failure is fully understood and under control.
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) now expects every HRB to have a Structural Risk Assessment (SRA) prepared by a competent structural engineer. In some cases, the BSR has delayed Building Assessment Certificates where an SRA was missing or inadequate.
At Structures Made Easy, we make this process clear, efficient and regulator-ready.
Why an SRA Is Essential
- Regulatory compliance: Without an SRA, your Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) can be delayed or refused.
- Resident reassurance: Demonstrates to occupants that the building is safe and risks are actively managed.
- Reduced liability: Clear, professional documentation protects owners and managing agents.
- Insurance and financing confidence: Lenders and insurers increasingly expect a documented structural risk profile.
Our Proven Approach
When you appoint Structures Made Easy, we handle the SRA process end-to-end so you don’t have to navigate complex engineering requirements yourself. We:
- Review and interpret existing structural records and drawings.
- Carry out targeted inspections of the building’s structure to check stability and identify hidden weaknesses.
- Analyse potential failure modes (movement, corrosion, overloading, deterioration).
- Assess risk levels in line with the Building Safety Act’s “reasonably practicable” principle.
- Provide clear recommendations for ongoing safety, monitoring and maintenance.
- Deliver a digital-ready, BSR-compliant report that integrates with your Golden Thread and Safety Case Report.
All work is chartered engineer signed-off, giving regulators and insurers confidence in the findings.
Why Choose Structures Made Easy
- Competence & Chartered sign-off: Trusted by regulators and insurers.
- HRB experience: We understand the challenges of high-rise residential and mixed-use buildings.
- Fast turnaround: Helping you avoid delays in certification.
- Portfolio pricing: Cost-effective for owners and asset managers with multiple sites.
- Regulator-ready reporting: Clear, concise, and built for the Building Safety Regulator’s review.
Stay Ahead of the New Safety Regime
Don’t risk certification delays or unexpected compliance costs. A professional Structural Risk Assessment protects your residents, satisfies the regulator and strengthens your overall Safety Case.
Contact Structures Made Easy today to arrange a BSR-ready Structural Risk Assessment for your building.
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