In Practice: Unpacking The Building Safety Act – HRBs

What makes a building a Higher-Risk Building (HRB) under the Building Safety Act? It’s not just about height—there are specific definitions and exemptions you need to understand.

In this section, we:
✔ Explain the criteria for HRBs
✔ Provide real-world examples of both new builds and existing structures
✔ Show why these definitions matter for compliance

The document gives you a snapshot of a few scenarios, but we’ve created a complete set of illustrated posters with all examples and explanations.

📥 Click the posters below to download the full set and get the complete picture.

 


 

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