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Legislation and guidance for businesses

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into effect in October 2006 and replaced over 70 pieces of fire safety law. 

The Order applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including the common parts of blocks of flats or houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).  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

Under the Order, the responsible person must carry out a fire safety risk assessment and implement and maintain a fire management plan. 

LACORS National Guidance Notes
The following link takes you to National Guidance on Fire Safety Provisions for certain types of existing housing
 www.lacors.gov.uk/lacors/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?id=19844
Fire Safety Log Book
Click on the link to download the Fire Safety Log Book. Please note that North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service no longer send out Log Books.
Full risk assessment pro-forma
This risk assessment shoud be used by large or high risk premises. It is not essential you use this, although it may prove useful as guidance.
Full risk assessment worked example
Click on the link to download the full risk assessment worked example
Brief risk assessment pro-forma
This is to be used by small or simple premises. It is not essential you use this risk assessment, although it may prove useful as guidance.
Brief risk assessment worked example
Click here to download the brief risk assessment worked example
Worked example of public pro-forma brief - hotel
Click on the link to download the brief worked example for a hotel
Guidance on completing a risk assessment
Click here to download a copy of the guidance on completing a risk assessment
A short guide to making your premises safe from fire
The following document is available from Chief Fire Officer's Association, guidance on making your premises safe from fire.
 www.communities.gov.uk/documents/fire/pdf/144647.pdf
Link to CLG Legislative documents
The following link takes you to the Communities and Local Government website where you may download the RR(FS)O legislative documents for various types of premises
 www.communities.gov.uk/fire/firesafety/firesafetylaw/
Making Your Premises Safe From Fire - Chinese Making Your Premises Safe From Fire - Chinese
Click here to download 'Making Your Premises Safe From Fire' Chinese version
Making Your Premises Safe From Fire - Turkish Making Your Premises Safe From Fire - Turkish
Click here to download 'Making Your Premises Safe From Fire' Turkish version
Storage Of Fireworks In Retail Premises
Click here to download PDF document.
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