The Building Safety Act created new duties for Principal Designers. Understanding fire safety responsibilities in this role.. Principal Designer Role The BSA 2022 establishes the Principal Designer as a key duty holder with specific responsibilities for building safety, including fire. Core Fire Safety Duties Ensure fire safety is considered throughout design process Coordinate fire safety design between all designers Ensure fire strategy is coherent and achievable Maintain design information for golden thread Competence Requirements Must demonstrate fire safety knowledge appropriate to role Not required to be a fire engineer, but must understand fire principles Responsible for appointing competent fire safety designers Must challenge designs that compromise fire safety Practical Implementation Fire safety review at each design stage gateway Design change management process for fire safety impact Coordination meetings with fire engineer and other specialists Handover of fire safety design information to Principal Contractor For Principal Designer fire safety 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.