Building Safety Act: Enhancing Building Safety

This free online course from BESA Academy explores the Building Safety Act (BSA), which became law in April 2022. The Act is a critical piece of legislation to improve the safety of buildings in England. This course explores how the BSA aims to prevent similar disasters and revolutionise building safety standards and working practices.

This course is free of charge. Download your certificate on completion.

What You Will Learn

This course covers:

• What the Building Safety Act is and why it was introduced
• The context and background including the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the Hackitt Review
• How the Act aims to prevent similar disasters in the future
• The key changes to building safety standards and working practices
• Your responsibilities under the Building Safety Act
• How the Act affects building services work and compliance
• What the implications are for your role and your organisation

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is suitable for building services engineers and installers working on buildings subject to the Act, designers and consultants involved in building services design, contractors and subcontractors working on construction and refurbishment projects, facilities and building managers responsible for existing buildings, anyone involved in the design, construction, refurbishment, or management of buildings in England, and professionals who need to understand the implications of the Building Safety Act.

Why the Building Safety Act Matters

The Building Safety Act was introduced in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the findings of the Hackitt Review. It represents the most significant change to building safety regulation in England for decades. The Act introduces a new regulatory framework, strengthens accountability, and raises standards across the construction and building management sectors.

Understanding the Building Safety Act, how it affects building services work, and what your responsibilities are under the new regime is essential for anyone working in the industry. Non-compliance can result in serious legal and financial consequences, as well as risks to building safety.

The Benefits of This Course

Completing this course will help you:

• Understand what the Building Safety Act is and why it was introduced
• Recognise how the Act revolutionises building safety standards and practices
• Identify your responsibilities under the new legislation
• Understand the implications for building services work
• Ensure compliance and avoid legal risks
• Contribute to safer buildings and better industry standards

Course Format

Format: 100% online, self-paced
Certification: Certificate available to download on completion
Cost: Free of charge

Do not take risks. Ensure you understand the Act and what implications it may have.