On 1st October 2006 the Regulatory reform (Fire & safety) order, came into force. All existing fire legislation will be repealed including the Fire Precautions Act 1971, Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997/99, Management of Health & Safety in the Workplace Regulations 1999 + 100 pieces of related legislation will be replaced with the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
- Fire certificates will no longer be issued to all but certain high risk establishments.
- This has now been replaced with the requirement for fire safety risk assessment.
- Employers have become solely responsible for fire safety and fire risk assessments within their workplaces.
- The new regulations apply to all workplaces/premises, with only a few exceptions.
It is every employers responsibility to ensure that their business completes a fire risk assessment compliant with government legislation (the Regulatory Reform Order 2005).
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 introduces significant change.
As well as simplifying current legislation, it introduces the need for employers, building owners and occupiers to have a greater understanding of fire safety and nominate a "responsible person" to ensure compliance.
As well as simplifying current legislation, it introduces the need for employers, building owners and occupiers to have a greater understanding of fire safety and nominate a "responsible person" to ensure compliance.