Fire Risk Assessment

THE FIRE LAW HAS CHANGED

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 was approved by Parliament on 7 June 2005, this became law on 1 October 2006.

As part of the Government's commitment to reduce death, injury and damage caused by fire, DCLG (formerly the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) are reviewing the fire safety law and are proposing to make a number of changes through the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO). The proposed changes will apply to non-domestic premises and will come into force in October 2006 throughout England and Wales*. The RRO will replace most existing general fire safety legislation, for example, fire certificates will be abolished and will cease to have any legal status. The new fire legislation will cover fire precautions and other fire safety duties which are needed to protect people in case of a fire in non-domestic premises.

Who will be affected by the new legislation?

Primarily employers and building owners will be affected by the new legislation but it could be anyone who has some control over premises. The guides cover:

Offices and shops Factories and warehouses Sleeping accommodation Residential care premises Educational premises Small and medium places of assembly Large places of assembly Theaters and cinemas Open air events and venues Healthcare premises Transport premises and facilities

What will I have to do?
Mainly, carry out a fire risk assessment and act on the findings

Will my fire certificate be enough?
No, Fire certificates will no longer be valid.

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