Fire Safety law
The Fire Safety Law Has Changed!
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) came into effect in October 2006 and replaced over 70 pieces of fire safety law. The FSO applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including the common parts of blocks of flats and houses in multiple occupations (HMOs).
The Law States that the responsible person for each premises is required to carry out a fire Risk Assessment each year and take steps to reduce or remove the risks. The Law clearly states that a premise must have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment carried out by a competent person. The definition of a Competent person is where a person has had sufficient training and or knowledge and other qualities to carry out the role
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
The Fire Service is at liberty to visit any premises at any time and check a Fire Risk Assessment. If you are unfortunate enough to have a fire and your Fire Risk Assessment has been deemed not suitable the loss adjusters can use that fact to withhold or downgrade any insurance payments
Network Security and Fire would be happy to recommend a suitable Fire Risk Assessor to carry out a Fire Risk assessment on your premises please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
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Download the regulations
Chief Fire Officer Regulations
