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Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is the core fire-safety legislation for relevant non-domestic premises in England and Wales and requires the responsible person to ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out.

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Key Duties

  • Carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment
  • Identify fire hazards and people at risk
  • Implement appropriate fire precautions
  • Maintain relevant fire-safety measures
  • Review the assessment when it may no longer be valid or after significant change

Who May Be the Responsible Person?

  • Employers
  • Owners
  • Landlords in relevant circumstances
  • Managing agents acting on behalf of responsible persons
  • Others with control of premises

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Fire Safety Order 2005 FAQs

What does Article 9 require?

The responsible person must make a suitable and sufficient assessment of fire risks to relevant persons for the purpose of identifying the precautions needed.

Who can be the responsible person?

Depending on the premises, this may be an employer, owner, landlord, managing agent or another person with control.

When should the FRA be reviewed?

It should be reviewed regularly and whenever there is reason to believe it is no longer valid or there has been a significant change.

Does the Order apply in Wales?

Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in England and Wales.

Does the Order apply to common parts of flats?

Common parts of buildings containing two or more domestic premises can fall within the Order.

Can I appoint someone else to carry out the FRA?

Yes, but the responsible person remains responsible for ensuring the assessment is suitable and sufficient.

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