Guidance

Fire safety risk assessment: small and medium places of assembly

Guidance about completing a fire safety risk assessment for people responsible for small and medium places of assembly.

Applies to England

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Fire safety risk assessment: small and medium places of assembly

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This guide is for all employers, managers, occupiers, and owners of small (accommodating up to 60 people) and medium (accommodating up to 300 people) places of assembly including:

  • public houses
  • clubs
  • village halls and community centres
  • churches and other religious centres
  • marquees and tents

This guide does not apply to sports grounds or common areas of shopping malls.

This guide has been published by the Secretary of State under Article 50 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) to assist responsible persons in meeting their duties under the FSO.

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Published 5 June 2006
Last updated 12 September 2023 + show all updates
  1. Webpage updated to summarise the legislative status of the guidance.

  2. First published.