Health & Safety at Work – Fire Regulations

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) applies to all workplaces and non-domestic premises.

When you are responsible for fire regulations

If you are responsible for business premises.
If you are an employer or self-employed with business premises.
If you are responsible for a part of a dwelling where that part is solely used for business purposes.
If you are a contractor with a degree of control over a premises.
If you are providing accommodation for paying guests.

You must implement and m aintain a fire management plan.
You must carry out a fire safety risk assessment. (You can download a risk assessment checklist at the bottom of this page.)
If, once you have completed a fire safety risk assessment, you need more practical advice or information, your local Fire and Rescue Authority may be able to help.
Your local fire authority can also order investigations or issue notices where you fail to meet the regulations.