Check your fire safety responsibilities under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
Understand your duties as a responsible person under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
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This guidance is for people who have responsibilities under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. You will have such responsibilities if, under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, you are a responsible person to whom the Fire Safety Order imposes various duties in relation to fire safety in a residential building.
Check your fire safety responsibilities under the Fire Safety Order - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
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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Added a pdf version of 'Check your fire safety responsibilities under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022'.
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Clarified the Article 50 status of the guide.
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Change note: Clarified the Article 50 status of the guide.
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Updated guidance under flat entrance door checks section.
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Added 'Template: external wall information for Fire and Rescue Service'.
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