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What is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005?
It replaces most fire safety legislation with one simple order. It means, any person who has some level of control
in premises must take reasonable steps to reduce the risk from fire and make sure people can safely escape if there is a fire.
Where does the order apply?
Virtually all premises and covers nearly every type of building, structure and open space.
For example, it applies to: offices and shops; premises that provide care, including care homes and hospitals;
community halls, places of worship and other community premises; the shared areas of properties several
households live in (housing laws may also apply); pubs, clubs and restaurants; schools and sports centres; tents and marquees; hotels and hostels; factories and warehouses.
The main rules under the order:
You must:
• carry out a fire-risk assessment identifying any possible dangers and risks;
• consider who may be especially at risk;
• get rid of or reduce the risk from fire as far as is reasonably possible and provide general fire precautions to deal with any possible risk left;
• take other measures to make sure there is protection if flammable or explosive materials are used or stored;
• create a plan to deal with any emergency and, in most cases, keep a record of your findings; and
• review your findings when necessary.
Who is responsible for meeting the order?
Under the order, anyone who has control of premises or anyone who has a degree of control over certain areas or systems may be a ‘responsible person’. For example, it could be:
• the employer for those parts of premises staff may go to;
• the managing agent or owner for shared parts of premises or shared fire safety equipment such as fire-warning systems
or sprinklers;
• the occupier, such as self-employed people or voluntary organisations if they have any control; or
• any other person who has some control over a part of the premises.
Although in many premises the responsible person will be obvious, there may be times when a number of people have
some responsibility.
How do you meet the order?
If you are the responsible person, you must make sure you carry out a fire-risk assessment although you can pass this
task to some other competent person. However, you will still be responsible, in law, for meeting the order.
The responsible person, either on their own or with any other responsible person, must as far as is reasonably practical
make sure that everyone on the premises, or nearby, can escape safely if there is a fire.
This is different from previous legislation in that you must consider everyone who might be on your premises, whether
they are employees,visitors or members of the public, for example, at an open-air entertainment venue. You should
pay particular attention to people who may have a disability or anyone who may need special help.
The order says that you must manage any fire-risk in your premises. Fire authorities no longer issue fire certificates and
those previously in force will have no legal status. You must still carry out a fire-risk assessment but any fire certificates you have may be useful as a good starting point.
Fire Safety Awareness Course
Duration 3 hrs including a “Walkthrough” of your premises Introduction to Fire Safety dos & donts, covers 10/12 staff priced at £360.
Fire Warden/Marshall Courses
Duration 3 hrs including a “Walkthrough” of your premises identifying Risk Areas & identifying “Escape Routes” covers 10/12 staff priced at £360.
Responsible Person Course
Duration 3 hrs including a “Walkthrough” of your premises identifying staff training, fire fighting equipment, recording actions in a Fire Log Book covers 10/12 staff priced at £360.
