Guidance. Check your fire safety responsibilities under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022

Publication Year

2023

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Provides guidance on carrying out duties and the responsibilities for complying with the Fire Safety Order for those designated as a Responsible Person or as a Duty Holder. Gives information about the legislation and offers checks to determine who a Responsible Person or Duty Holder is, with examples for workplaces, or residential premises. Also covers shared premises, employees and resident, conducting fire risk assessments and recording significant findings, penalties and enforcement.

Document History

Superseded by: Check your fire safety responsibilities under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (HOMOFF, 2023). Date: First published 5 July 2021, updated 6 and 13 December 2022, and 26 July 2023. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-your-fire-safety-responsibilities-under-the-fire-safety-order. Updates relate to: 13/12/2022: External wall information for Fire and Rescue Service template. 26/07/2023: Guidance for flat entrance doors updated.

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