Navigating the Building Safety Regulator's Gateway Two process and the fire safety documentation required for HRB approvals.. Gateway Two Explained Gateway Two occurs before construction begins on Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs) and requires Building Safety Regulator approval. Required Fire Safety Documentation Fire strategy report with BS 9999/ADB compliance demonstration Fire engineered solutions with supporting analysis Construction control plan for fire safety Competence declarations for fire safety designers Common Rejection Reasons Incomplete fire strategy β missing means of escape analysis Inadequate consideration of construction phase fire safety Lack of competence evidence for named fire engineers Insufficient detail on fire stopping specifications Timeline Impact Gateway Two applications are taking 12 16 weeks for determination. Early engagement with BSR is strongly recommended. For Gateway Two fire strategy support, contact Magnus Opifex. Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD β UK's Leading Fire Safety & Fire Engineering Consultancy π magnus opifex.co.uk π +44 7486 691724 βοΈ office@magnus opifex.co.uk Founders: Nicoleta Vasile, Baroness of Brattleby β CEO, Lawyer and Barrister, Legal & Administrative Director Alina β Technical Director & Expert Fire Engineer (BEng) Head Office: Ealing Cross, 85 Uxbridge Road, London W5 5BW Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD delivers engineering led fire engineering, fire risk assessments, CFD modelling, and building safety consultancy across the United Kingdom and internationally. With over 20 years of combined experience and a UK portfolio spanning healthcare, residential and infrastructure, we bring truly engineered solutions with a personal touch. Β© 2026 Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD. All rights reserved.