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Gateway 2 submission checklist
Every document a building control approval application for a higher-risk building must contain, ready to tick off before you submit.
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Gateway 2 submission checklist
Free template from thebuildingsafetyact.com. To be reviewed and approved by a competent person.
Project details
| Project: | Client: |
| Principal designer: | Principal contractor: |
| Target submission date: | Prepared by: |
Application contents
| Item | Yes | N/A | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full plans and design information demonstrating compliance | |||
| Building Regulations compliance statement | |||
| Fire and emergency file | |||
| Construction control plan | |||
| Change control plan | |||
| Mandatory occurrence reporting plan | |||
| Competence declarations for all dutyholders | |||
| Signed client statement | |||
| Information schedule indexing every document | |||
| Folder structure per CLC guidance | |||
| Application project brief | |||
| Fee arrangements confirmed | |||
| Partial completion strategy (if phased occupation intended) | |||
| Staged application strategy (if starting groundworks early) |
Design resolution check
| Item | Yes | N/A | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design developed to RIBA Stage 4 or beyond | |||
| No 'contractor to develop' notes on safety-critical detail | |||
| Test evidence matches the drawn build-ups | |||
| Second staircase provision confirmed (buildings over 18m) | |||
| Fire strategy coordinated with structure and services | |||
| Pre-application engagement completed |
Sign-off
| Checked by: | Signature: |
| Date: | Approved for submission by: |
| Signature: | Date: |
Free template from thebuildingsafetyact.com. This is a starting template, not professional advice. It must be reviewed, amended and approved by a competent person for the specific task, site and conditions before use. The Building Safety Act site and AI Metric Ltd accept no liability for its use.