What the BSR Means for Balcony and Balustrade Specification in 2025

As the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) continues to redefine safety expectations in 2025, the way balconies and balustrades are specified has shifted significantly. For developers, architects, and contractors working on high-rise and high-risk buildings, staying compliant with the latest balcony regulations in 2025 is not just a legal requirement—it’s an essential part of responsible construction.

Following the introduction of the Building Safety Act, BSR compliance is now central to design and construction across all multi-occupancy buildings. The regulator places greater emphasis on:

• Documented evidence of safety and fire performance
• Competence in specification and installation
• Clear golden thread of information from planning to completion

When it comes to balcony and balustrade systems, this means non-combustible materials, proven testing, and systems that meet Euroclass A1 or A2-s1,d0 ratings.

Balconies are no longer aesthetic add-ons—they are regulated spaces that must meet specific performance criteria. Timber or composite decking is no longer accepted in buildings above 11 metres, pushing demand for fire-rated aluminium decking and soffit systems.

At AliDeck, we’ve seen a shift in specification requests. Clients now ask first about BSR-compliant solutions, Euroclass ratings, and available documentation. The pressure is on specifiers to choose partners that can deliver ready-to-certify systems.

2025’s regulations are clearer than ever: the onus is on the duty holder to prove that materials and systems are safe.

That’s why it’s crucial to:

• Select balcony systems that have undergone full-scale fire and drainage testing
• Work with suppliers that provide technical documents, test results, and EPDs, like AliDeck
• Ensure balustrade solutions are structurally sound and compliant with BS 6180

AliDeck’s complete balcony systems—decking, soffits, balustrades—are designed with compliance in mind, providing clarity and consistency from design to delivery.

As balcony regulations evolve, those at the design and construction stage must choose robust, futureproof systems. At AliDeck, our technical team is available to help you navigate BSR compliance at every project phase.

📞 Contact us today on 01622 534050 or 📧 email info@alideck.co.uk to discuss BSR-compliant balcony solutions.