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TheRegulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) came into effect in October 2006 and replaced over 70 pieces offire safety law.
TheFSO applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including the common parts of blocks of flatsand houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Thefire regulations 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 issolely used for business purposes
acharity or voluntary organisation
acontractor with a degree of control over any premises
providing accommodation for paying guests
Under the FSO, the responsible person must carry out afire safety risk assessment and implement and maintain afire management plan.
Further information on what you need to do when carrying out arisk assessment is available in the 5-stepfire risk assessment checklist below.
In addition, more detailed advice and guidance on the implementation of a firerisk management plan can be found in the series of guidance documents available below or on theBusiness Linkwebsite . The more technical guidance documents have been produced with specific types of business premises in mind.
If, having completed afire risk assessment, you need more practical advice or information, you local Fire and Rescue Authority may be able to help.
You may feel more comfortable employing afire safety specialist to help you.
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TheRegulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) came into effect in October 2006 and replaced over 70 pieces offire safety law.
TheFSO applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including the common parts of blocks of flatsand houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Thefire regulations 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 issolely used for business purposes
acharity or voluntary organisation
acontractor with a degree of control over any premises
providing accommodation for paying guests
Under the FSO, the responsible person must carry out afire safety risk assessment and implement and maintain afire management plan.
Further information on what you need to do when carrying out arisk assessment is available in the 5-stepfire risk assessment checklist below.
In addition, more detailed advice and guidance on the implementation of a firerisk management plan can be found in the series of guidance documents available below or on theBusiness Linkwebsite . The more technical guidance documents have been produced with specific types of business premises in mind.
If, having completed afire risk assessment, you need more practical advice or information, you local Fire and Rescue Authority may be able to help.
You may feel more comfortable employing afire safety specialist to help you.
Fire risk Assessment Fire safety Fire safety training fire safety policy Fire safety in premises Fire safety in Offices Fire safety Legislations
Fire risk assessor risk assessment forms fire regulation fire safety and management
