This page is for building managers who have identified defects and are arranging works but must continue operating the premises in the meantime.
The practical reality
Repairs cannot always happen immediately.
However, continued use must not create unacceptable risk and repairs should be prioritised according to risk-level.
What assessors usually consider
They typically look at:
Situations that may require immediate restriction
Examples may include:
- doors that cannot close
- failed glazing
- missing leaves
- major structural damage
In such cases, alternative arrangements may be needed.
Lower-level defects
Items such as:
- worn signage
- minor seal damage
- administrative gaps
may allow continued use while works are scheduled.
The key factor
Whether risk is being actively managed, not ignored.
What buildings often do
Introduce temporary measures such as:
- increased monitoring
- keeping areas supervised
- ensuring doors are not wedged
- accelerating contractor attendance
