Fire Safety Law & Free Guidance Documents

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) came into effect in October 2006 and replaced over 70 pieces of fire safety law.

The RRO applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including the common parts of blocks of flats and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). The law applies to you if you are:

  • Responsible for business premises
  • An employer or self-employed with business premises
  • Responsible for a part of a dwelling where that part is solely used for business purposes
  • A charity or voluntary organisation
  • A contractor with a degree of control over any premises
  • Providing accommodation for paying guests

Under the RRO, the responsible person must carry out a fire safety risk assessment and implement and maintain a fire management plan.

More detailed advice and guidance on the implementation of a fire risk management plan can be found in the series of guidance documents available below.

 

Risk Assessment Guidance Documents

 

Offices & Shops

Factories & Warehouses

Sleeping Accommodation

Residential Care Premises

Healthcare Premises

Transport Premises & Facilities

Animal Premises & Stables

Open Air Events & Venues

Educational Premises

Theatres, Cinemas & Similar Places

Small and Medium Places of Assembly

Large places of Assembly


 


If you need more practical advice or help completing a risk assessment,

Call Safety Sorted on 0845 0536 725

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