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Gateway 2 Preparation Template

Document index and readiness template for Gateway 2 submissions to the Building Safety Regulator before construction begins on higher-risk buildings.

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Gateway 2 is the pre-construction stop point for HRBs. Use this template to assemble the design intent package the BSR expects before you apply for approval to commence building work.

Submission administration

  • BSR application reference and project identifiers
  • Named submission owner and competent signatory
  • List of co-submitters / duty holders included in pack
  • Version register for all documents in submission

Design intent — fire safety

  • Fire strategy report (current issue)
  • Fire risk assessment (construction phase)
  • Means of warning and escape strategy
  • Compartmentation and fire-stopping schedule
  • External wall system and cladding fire performance evidence
  • Smoke control and ventilation design
  • Fire service access and facilities statement

Design intent — structure

  • Structural concept and stability strategy
  • Design calculations summary
  • Key structural risk assumptions and mitigation
  • Material specifications for safety-critical elements

Design intent — building services

  • MEP layouts affecting fire or structural safety
  • Sprinkler / suppression design (if applicable)
  • Emergency lighting and power resilience
  • Lift and evacuation lift provisions (if applicable)

Management & control plans

  • Construction control plan
  • Change control procedure
  • Quality assurance plan for safety-critical works
  • Inspection and test plan (ITP) for regulated systems

Golden thread at Gateway 2

  • Information requirements matrix (what, when, who)
  • Naming convention and folder structure
  • Evidence of digital or physical record-keeping approach
  • Plan for as-built updates through construction

Readiness sign-off

  • Principal Designer review complete
  • Principal Contractor construction readiness confirmed
  • Client / developer approval to submit
  • Outstanding conditions from Gateway 1 closed or tracked

BSR expectations evolve. Cross-check this index against the latest BSR Gateway 2 guidance before submission.

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