Helping You Navigate Building Control Under the New Regulations
The Building Safety Act isn’t just for high-rise buildings. If you’re working on a low-rise residential project, you still need to meet new duties under the updated Building Regulations – and that includes appointing a Principal Designer (under BSA).
Safety CDM Ltd is now offering dedicated Principal Designer (BSA) services for low-rise projects, helping you stay compliant from design to delivery.
What’s Changed for Low-Rise Projects?
Recent amendments to the Building Regulations have introduced new application requirements, even for non-high-risk buildings.
You must now:
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Submit a Building Control application before starting works
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Ensure a Principal Designer manages the design for compliance
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Work with an Approved Inspector (AI) to track and confirm safety
Starting without approval? Your build may be considered “at risk.”
What We Provide: Principal Designer (BSA) Schedule of Services
When you appoint Safety CDM Ltd, here’s what our dedicated BSA Principal Designer will handle:
📝 Design Review: We check your plans align with Approved Documents
📅 Design Team Meetings: We chair and minute two DTMs to keep the team aligned
👷♂️ Site Visits: Two visits included to review work on the ground
📄 Compliance Statement: We prepare a Building Control Statement
📤 Submission Management: We liaise with the Approved Inspector
🧭 Co-ordination & Oversight: We ensure the design is planned, managed, and monitored for compliance
🤝 Collaboration: We work closely with other duty holders to share info and maintain standards
Please note: This service covers the BSA Principal Designer role only. CDM Advisor services are delivered separately by our in-house CDM specialists.
Why Appointing the Right Principal Designer Matters
Choosing a Principal Designer under BSA is a legal duty. With Safety CDM Ltd, you get:
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A clear, structured service
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A dedicated compliance lead
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Confidence that your design work aligns with Building Safety requirements
Need Support With Your Next Application?
We’re here to help you meet your duties under the Building Safety Act for low-rise developments.
📧 Email us today: info@cdm2015regs.co.uk
📞 Call us: 01494 445774
🌐 Visit: www.cdm2015regs.co.uk
Want to Know More?
If you’d like to understand how the Building Safety Act 2022 applies to higher-risk buildings and fire safety responsibilities, take a look at our previous blog or explore official guidance directly from the HSE:
🔗 HSE Building Safety Regulator
