ACCOUNTABLE PERSON TRAINING – FIRE SAFETY IN REDIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (BUILDING SAFETY ACT 2022)
Protect lives. Stay compliant. Build trust.
This Accountable Person fire safety training is designed specifically for teams working in UK residential buildings, including social housing, supported housing, and mixed‑use developments.
It provides the essential knowledge required under the Building Safety Act 2022, helping dutyholders, accountable persons, and housing staff understand real fire risks, prevent incidents, and apply practical controls in homes and communal areas.
This course supports competence requirements for:
- Accountable Persons (AP)
- Principal Accountable Persons (PAP)
- Dutyholders
- Housing providers and landlords
- Contractors and maintenance teams
Who it’s for
Perfect for anyone responsible for fire safety in residential buildings:
- Building managers and dutyholders
- Accountable and Principal Accountable Persons
- Housing management and estates teams
- Maintenance teams and contractors
- Compliance leads and safety coordinators
- Social housing providers and ALMOs
If you manage, maintain, or oversee residential buildings, this training helps you meet your legal responsibilities and demonstrate competence.
What you’ll learn
- The most common causes of fire in residential buildings
- How UK fire statistics reveal patterns of risk
- Practical fire prevention steps for homes and communal areas
- How to identify hazards such as e‑bike charging, fuel storage, and blocked escape routes
- The difference between active fire protection (alarms, sprinklers) and passive fire protection (compartmentation, fire doors)
- How to prioritise risks using probability and severity
- Your responsibilities under the Building Safety Act 2022
- How to act confidently as an Accountable Person
- Final assessment + certificate to demonstrate competence
Why it matters
Housing providers face increasing scrutiny around building safety, competence, and resident protection.
This course helps you:
- Meet Building Safety Act requirements
- Strengthen organisational competence
- Improve resident safety and trust
- Reduce fire risks in homes and communal areas
- Demonstrate compliance to regulators and clients
It’s practical, scenario‑based, and built around real risks in UK residential buildings.
How it works
- 100% online and mobile-friendly
- Self-paced modules with clear visuals and voiceover
- Designed by fire safety and compliance experts
- Suitable for individuals or teams
- All learners are provided with two years of secure portal access from the date of purchase, ensuring ongoing availability of course materials, records and certificates.
Why Housing Providers Choose This Course
- Built specifically for UK residential buildings
- Aligns with the Building Safety Act 2022
- Scenario‑based learning that’s easy to apply on-site
- Recognised certificate to prove competence
- Ideal for housing associations, contractors, and property managers
Group Enrolment for Housing Providers
Designed for organisations training multiple teams:
- Enrol and manage staff in seconds
- Track progress with smart dashboards
- Add your organisation’s logo for a professional, trusted experience
- Build competence across estates, housing management, and maintenance teams
Looking to strengthen your organisation’s understanding around Fire Safety? This training helps your teams identify risks, speak up with confidence, act with clarity, and build trust, every day.
