Safer by design – Joining fee

Welcome to the growing club of elite designers, working hard to go beyond current building regulations, to ensure that the next generation of new-build homes are safer by design.

*Pricing relates to each dwelling type*

In order to join the programme – and receive the recognition you deserve – you need to do the following:

Step 1 - Pay

Buy your joining fee above to be able to proceed. Once you have purchased, we will send you the scoring matrix for you to complete.

Step 2 - Complete

In order to join the scheme – and receive the recognition you deserve – you need to complete the scoring matrix, by selecting the design recommendations you have adopted for each dwelling type within the development.

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Please note this is a read-only version of the Scoring Matrix. The full version will be sent to you once you have purchased the joining fee.

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Step 3 - Send

Once you’ve completed the scoring matrix, you need to then send this to [email protected].

We’ll then assess your entry and assign a grade (Silver, Gold or Platinum), based on the information received. You’ll then be issued with a certificate, logo(s) and guidelines for use.

Terms and conditions:

• RoSPA cannot process applications until the completed scoring matrix has been received
• Upon receipt of the completed scoring matrix, RoSPA will endeavour to process all applications within two weeks. During busy periods this may however increase
• RoSPA verifies a sample of applications. If your application is selected for verification, you will be contacted by a RoSPA consultant who will discuss what supporting evidence is required (in the form of plans and drawings) to support the responses on your scoring matrix.
• Verification is at no extra cost, but may lead to a delay in assigning a grade
• The matrix must be completed for every dwelling type within a site/development
• RoSPA will assign a grade (silver, gold or platinum) based on the information received. This decision is non-negotiable
• One grade will be assigned per development – not one grade per dwelling type
• In order to achieve a grade a ‘meaningful majority’ (defined as 90%) of dwellings within the development must meet that level (E.g. if 80% dwellings achieve gold, and 20% achieve silver, the development will be awarded silver; whereas if 90% dwellings achieve gold, and 10% achieve silver, the development will be awarded gold).
• In the rare event that one dwelling type falls below the overall development level, a separate logo will be issued for use in materials pertaining directly to that dwelling type.
• RoSPA will issue a certificate and blue boxed logo accordingly
• The certificate will be made out to the development cited on the submitted scoring matrix
• RoSPA reserves the right to refuse to work with clients at their discretion