Welcome to your Building Safety Act duties training, designed to give you a clear, practical introduction to why the Act exists, who it applies to, and how it affects everyday work in residential buildings. You’ll learn how the Grenfell Tower fire led to major changes in accountability, which buildings, roles and activities fall under the Act, and how dutyholders such as Accountable Persons, Principal Designers, Principal Contractors and Clients share legal responsibility for safety.

This course shows you how to apply the Act in real situations—planning work safely, keeping accurate records, engaging residents, and understanding key concepts such as the Gateway system, the Golden Thread and Safety Case Reports. You’ll see how routine tasks can trigger legal duties and how different teams across housing, asset management and maintenance contribute to compliance.

We finish with a short knowledge check to reinforce the essentials and build confidence in applying the Act in your role.