The BSF is accessible exclusively to entities holding legal responsibility for building safety. This includes building freeholders, head leaseholders, resident management companies, right to manage companies and registered providers of social housing, such as housing associations and local authorities.
Referred to as “responsible entities” or applicants, these individuals or organisations can opt to delegate the application process to a managing agent which will act on their behalf throughout the process until the necessary work is completed.
The BSF underwent refinement in 2022 to ensure that the extent of construction aligns with the level of risk. This means that in certain instances cladding removal and replacement may not be mandatory.
