Building Safety Fund – Latest Guidance

The Building Safety Fund (BSF) was originally launched by the UK Government in 2020 to fund the remediation of unsafe non-ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) cladding on residential buildings over 18 metres in height, where the original developer had not taken responsibility for rectifying fire safety defects.

The fund was reopened in July 2022, expanding its focus beyond cladding to cover wider life-critical building safety defects—particularly those involving external wall systems.

🔍 Eligibility & Requirements

To access the BSF:

• The building must be 18 metres or taller.
• It must present life-critical fire safety risks in the external wall system.
• Applications must be supported by a Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW), in line with the PAS 9980:2022 code of practice.
• FRAEWs must be conducted by suitably qualified professionals such as fire engineers or chartered building surveyors with relevant accreditation.

🛡️ Leaseholder Protections

The Building Safety Act 2022 (enacted on 28 April 2022) introduced strong protections for leaseholders:

• It prevents leaseholders from bearing the costs of cladding remediation in eligible buildings.
• It ensures that developers and landlords, not residents, fund most life-critical fire safety works.
• BSF funding will also cover professional fees (such as Cladding Consulting’s) if the application is approved.

If you’re a leaseholder concerned about safety defects in your building, contact Cladding Consulting. We’ll assess eligibility and guide you through every step of the application process.

🧱 Guidance for Tenants

Tenants cannot apply directly to the BSF. Applications must be made by the building’s Responsible Entity, which is defined as:

• The freeholder or head leaseholder
• A management company or Right To Manage (RTM) Company
• A registered provider of social housing

If you’re a tenant in a building over 18m and concerned about fire safety, speak to your landlord or managing agent and encourage them to contact Cladding Consulting for expert support.

🏢 Buildings Between 11–18 Metres – What Are Your Options?

If your building is between 11–18 metres tall and has known fire safety defects, the Cladding Safety Scheme may apply. This government-funded scheme:

• Covers life-critical building safety works on mid-rise residential buildings.
• Aims to ensure leaseholders in medium-height buildings receive the same protections as those in high-rise properties.

🏗️ Developer Pledge

As part of broader reforms, 54 major UK developers have signed the Developer Remediation Contract (formerly the “Developer Pledge”), committing to:

• Remediate life-critical fire safety defects on buildings 11 metres and above in height.
• Take responsibility for works on buildings they developed or refurbished in the past 30 years (in England).
• Fund and complete remediation without passing costs onto leaseholders.
• https://www.gov.uk/guidance/list-of-developers-who-have-signed-building-safety-repairs-pledge

🤝 How Cladding Consulting Can Help

Whether you are a leaseholder, tenant, or Responsible Entity, Cladding Consulting can:

• Assess your building’s eligibility
• Arrange PAS 9980-compliant FRAEWs
• Prepare and submit BSF or Mid-Rise Scheme applications
• Liaise with government and contractors
• Manage the entire remediation process through to completion

Our fees are covered under BSF and other schemes if your building qualifies, so there is no cost risk in seeking our help.

📞 Don’t Delay – Contact Us Now

If you are affected by unsafe cladding or building safety defects, time is of the essence. Contact Cladding Consulting today to protect your safety and finances.

📚 Sources

• Building Safety Fund Guidance – gov.uk
• PAS 9980:2022 Code of Practice – BSI
• Developer Pledge Signatories – gov.uk