Find a high-rise residential building
Find out what information the Building Safety Regulator holds in its register of high-rise residential buildings, and how you can access that information.
Applies to England
Buildings in this register
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) holds information about high-rise residential buildings in England.
High-rise residential buildings are known as higher-risk buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022. They have at least:
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7 storeys or are at least 18 metres high
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2 residential units
The building must be registered as a high-rise residential building with BSR before people can live there.
Information BSR holds
BSR holds information about the building’s principal accountable person. This is the organisation or individual responsible for the safety of the building’s structure, external walls and roof.
The principal accountable person registers the building with BSR, and tells BSR if any information it holds about the building changes.
BSR holds information about the building’s accountable persons. These are organisations or individuals responsible for safety of the building’s common parts used by residents, such as:
- corridors
- lobbies
- staircases
If there is only one accountable person for the building, they are the principal accountable person.
For each structure within a building, BSR holds information about its:
- height
- number of floors
- when it was built
Search for a high-rise residential building
You can find the information BSR holds about a high-rise residential building if you know its postcode.
If you need help using this service
Contact the Building Safety Regulator if you need help using this service.