Guidance

Fire safety risk assessment: open-air events and venues

Guidance about completing a fire safety risk assessment for people responsible for open-air events and venues.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 8 March 2007
• Last updated: 12 September 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Fire safety risk assessment: open-air events and venues

Ref: ISBN 9781851128235

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Details

This guide is for all employers, managers and people responsible for outdoor events and venues including:

• zoos
• music concerts
• sporting events
• firework displays
• markets

This guide does not cover sports stadia, permanent buildings or structures, large temporary structures and air-supported structures.

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 8 March 2007

Last updated 12 September 2023 + show all updates

1. 12 September 2023

   Webpage updated to summarise the legislative status of the guidance.

2. 8 March 2007

   First published.