Reach out today to discover how our Safety Case Gap Analysis service can set you on the path to compliance. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 were designed to help make residential buildings safer, especially high-rise residential buildings. A key...
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How Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans Save Lives: A Guide
The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 introduce new requirements designed to improve fire safety and evacuation procedures for residents who might struggle to leave their building by themselves during an emergency, such as a fire.
What Real Building Safety Competence Looks Like
The landscape of building safety in the UK has undergone a profound transformation. Competence is no longer an option but a fundamental legal and moral requirement. The BSA sets out clear competency requirements for all duty holders involved throughout a building’s lifecycle.
The Hidden Power of Mandatory Reporting
Mandatory Occurrence Reporting is a system used to report incidents and risks related to fire and structural failure in higher-risk buildings. Under the Building Safety Act, all HRBs must operate a MOR system during their design, construction and occupation.
Resident Engagement – Beyond the Strategy
The Building Safety Act brought mandatory Resident Engagement Strategies for all high-rise buildings, but true resident engagement extends beyond the strategy. It about making genuine commitments to residents, fostering trust, transparency and a sense of community.
Navigating Gateway 2: Safety Case Reporting
There has been significant industry concern regarding the lengthy approval times for Gateway 2 applications. While the BSR is undergoing significant transformations, the industry still hold the accountability for the quality of submissions. For occupied HRBs, a robust Safety Case Report may be key to gateway approval.
Black Boots Shortlisted for PropTech Provider of the Year
We are honoured to be shortlisted for The Property Institutes ACE Awards in the ‘PropTech Provider of the Year’ category. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering measurable value to property professionals across the UK. We're...
Behind the Symbols: The Story of Our Logos
At Black Boots, our logos aren’t just symbols, they’re representations of our commitment to innovation and building safety. Discover the complete story behind each logo.
PropGuard: The Smarter Way to Manage Building Safety
PropGuard is more than just another piece of property management software. It’s a complete building safety system designed around modern property management, designed specifically for property managers and the residents they serve.