Conditions of Authorisation Review & Fire Doorsets self-certification - Call for Evidence

Overview

The Building Safety Regulator has launched a review of the Conditions of Authorisation to ensure that existing Self‑Certification Schemes remain effective, proportionate and fit for purpose within the current building safety regulatory framework. Through this call for evidence, we aim to identify any issues within the current regulatory system and explore pathways for improvement with the overarching goal of strengthening consumer confidence and enhancing the efficiency and accountability of Schemes and their members.

In addition, we are seeking practical evidence, experiences, and views from the sector to explore whether they could inform a proposal to introduce a self-certification scheme for fire doorset installations, maintenance and replacements across England and Wales.

The call for evidence seeks to explore whether certain fire door works in both higher-risk and lower-risk buildings could be completed without the need for formal building control approval or the traditional gateway process. This should help reduce project delays and improve overall efficiency.

Respondents are invited to provide practical evidence, experiences and views on the Problem Statement included below as well as how the Conditions of Authorisation can best support a safe, competent and trustworthy self-certification framework for the future.  

We are seeking detailed, actionable responses supported by evidence and examples, rather than simple yes/no answers.

We are seeking detailed, actionable responses supported by evidence and examples, rather than simple yes/no answers.

This call for evidence is of interest to: 

• Self-certification scheme operators and their registered members
• Certification and accreditation bodies
• Government departments and arms-length bodies involved in building control, energy efficiency and consumer protection
• Local authority building control teams and professional bodies
• Consumer organisations
• Members of the public interested in the safety and quality of building work in England and Wales

Following the publication of the BSR’s CoA problem statement, we are inviting stakeholders to share their views to inform its future recommendations.

How to Respond

Respondents are invited to provide comments and evidence via the online consultation platform or by using the official response form. 

Please indicate whether you are responding as:

• an individual
• on behalf of an organisation or scheme operator
• representing a public body or local authority
• please include practical examples, data or case studies that illustrate current challenges or best practice within the operation of self-certification schemes 

You can respond to the call for evidence by completing the online survey further below.

• If you have any questions about completing the form, please contact us via email
• This call for evidence closes at 23:59 on 5 June 2026

If you require a more accessible format of this document, please send details to HSE.Online@hse.gov.uk and your request will be considered.

© Building Safety Regulator, 2026

This consultation has been published by the Health and Safety Executive on behalf of the Building Safety Regulator. 

This Review of the Conditions of Authorisation Call for Evidence documentation is licensed under the Open Government Licence 3.0, except where otherwise stated.