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Fire safety in business and non-domestic premises: the responsible person, fire risk assessments, shared premises, new buildings, enforcement, appeals and penalties
You’re responsible for fire safety in business or other non-domestic…
As the responsible person you must carry out and regularly review a fire…
Your plan must show how you have: a clear passageway to all escape routes…
Fire detection and warning systems You must have a fire detection and…
Your local fire and rescue authority visits premises to check the fire…
Documents on fire safety law and guidance for those who have a legal duty for fire safety in a relevant building to help them meet those duties.
This page brings together information leaseholders and other residents should be aware of on fire safety, and remediation of historic building safety defects – including who is responsible for paying for remediation works.
This collection brings together all documents relating to domestic fire safety.
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 introduce new duties under the Fire Safety Order for building owners or managers (responsible persons).
Information about the commencement of the Fire Safety Act and how it affects Responsible Persons and others.
Answers to frequently asked questions on Approved Document B including 2020 and 2022 amendments.
Measures to ensure fire safety matters are incorporated at the planning stage for schemes involving a relevant high-rise residential building.
Checklist to help people responsible for the simplest premises to complete a fire safety risk assessment.
How to ensure fire safety in purpose-built blocks of flats and practical advice on assessing risk and managing fire safety in such buildings.
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