Lynher House and Tavy House awarded Building Assessment Certificate
15 July 26
Plymouth Community Homes has secured Building Assessment Certificates (BACs) from the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) for both Lynher House and Tavy House, marking a major milestone in its building safety programme.
This is a significant achievement, with statistics showing that 75% of BAC applications across England are rejected.
The certification demonstrates compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, introduced following the Grenfell Tower tragedy to strengthen the safety and regulation of higher-risk residential buildings across England.
The Act created one of the biggest reforms to building safety legislation in decades, introducing stricter legal duties for landlords, developers and building owners. It established the Building Safety Regulator to oversee the safety and performance of high-rise buildings, ensuring organisations can clearly demonstrate how they are identifying, managing and reducing fire and structural safety risks.
Under the new legislation, landlords are required to maintain detailed safety information for buildings over 18 metres or seven storeys high, engage regularly with residents on safety matters and provide clear evidence that robust safety systems are in place. Failure to meet these standards can result in enforcement action from the regulator.
To achieve the certification, teams across Plymouth Community Homes worked collaboratively to prepare and submit a comprehensive range of evidence and documentation. This included a Safety Case Report, Resident Engagement Strategy and Mandatory Occurrence Reporting.
By securing BSR approval, Lynher House and Tavy House have officially met all required safety standards, offering residents valuable reassurance about the ongoing safety management of their homes. Work is now underway to prepare Tamar House for certification.
Ashima Sawhney, Building Safety Manager at Plymouth Community Homes, said:
“We have a dedicated team already working to strengthen and optimise our approach. We have updated our handbooks, continue to actively communicate with residents, and this remains a top priority for us. As the project progresses, we must continue to prioritise the safety of our residents, visitors, and workers both within and around the building, while ensuring we meet the high standards set out by the Building Safety Regulator.”
If you want to find out more about Building Assessment Certifications, here.
This has been made possible by the collaborative efforts of teams across PCH. With special thanks to Building Safety, Tall Tenancy, Fire Safety, Digital & IT, Environmental Services, Repair & Voids Team, Minor Works, Compliance, Asset Management, Quality Assurance, Communications & Health and Safety.
