Higher risk buildings

A higher-risk building is one that is at least 18 metres in height, or has at least seven storeys, and meets of of the following criteria:

• it is a hospital or care home

• it has at least two residential units

Carrying out work on higher risk buildings

If you want to carry out work on a higher-risk building, you need to apply directly to the Building Safety Regulator.

You must not:

• submit an application to us

• use a private Approved Inspector to submit an Initial Notice.

Measuring building height

You should measure the height from the lowest ground level next to the building to the top of the floor surface of the highest storey .