Fire safety for businesses and organisations
Fire Safety Legislation has changed
On 1 October 2006 the
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 was introduced with two purposes.
- Reform the law relating to fire safety in non-domestic premises.
- Create one simple 'fire regime' applying to all workplaces and non-domestic premises.
The Order replaces 'Fire Certification under the Fire Precautions Act 1971' with a general duty on a responsible person to:
- ensure the safety of all relevant persons within their premises
- ensure the safety of all other persons who may be affected by fire at their premises
- carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment and act on the significant findings.
The Order amends or repeals other primary legislation concerning fire safety.
We will continue to give basic fire safety advice to local businesses that will help them comply with current legislation and prepare them to meet the requirements of future legislation.
Business Continuity
Businesses and organisations need to consider whether they could still operate following an incident that may directly, or indirectly, affect them, such as flooding or a fire.
Information is available on this website about fire risk management and business continuity planning in the community and education establishments.
When fire does strike, wherever you are, you should always have an escape plan. See our fire prevention and detection pages for other information on fire safety issues.
If you have any queries about fire safety issues, use our online form, contact us or contact your local fire safety office.
