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Fire Regulations -  Are you at risk ?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 introduces significant change and became law effective from 1st October 2006. As well as simplifying current legislation, it introduces the need for employers, building owners and occupiers to have a greater understanding of fire safety and nominate a "responsible person" to ensure compliance.

What is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005?

The Order, made under the Regulatory Reform Act 2001 replaces many of the references to fire safety in other legislation such as the Fire Precautions Act, Licensing Act and Housing Acts with a simple, single Order. It requires any person who exercises some level of control in premises to take reasonable steps to reduce the risk from fire and ensure occupants can safely escape if a fire does occur.

In such premises achieving fire safety is often a matter of common sense but you will have to ensure that sufficient time is put aside to work through the necessary steps. In more complicated premises or those with a high life risk more expert help may be required.

Where does it apply?

The Order applies to virtually all premises and covers nearly every type of building, structure and open space.


But excluding purely domestic premises occupied by a single family group