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The new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO) came into force on 1st October 2006.

Where does the fire regulation apply?

The order applies to all non-domestic premises such as:

shops and offices;
premises that provide care, including hospitals and care homes;
community halls, places of worship and other community premises;
shared area of properties that several households live in;
schools and sports centres;
tents and marquees;
hotels and hostels; and
factories and warehouses.

The fire safety Legislation does not apply to:

People's private homes
Offshore installations
Ships
Fields/woods
Aircraft
Locomotives, rolling stock
Mines
Boreholes

What must I do to comply with the Fire Safety Legislation?

In order to comply with 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 findings; and
review your findings when necessary.

Who is responsible for meeting the Fire Safety Legislation 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

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