How does the reform affect your business?
Small Business / Self Employed
You will need to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment and have an emergency plan even where there is just one employee. The Fire Safety Order applies to all premises including those occupied by the self-employed.
Office Blocks /Multi occupied buildings
The Fire Safety Order states that each employer is responsible for the safety of both their employees and any other relevant person including visitors, contractors, and customers/clients.
Managing Agents
In multi-occupied buildings the managing agent has the responsibility to carry out a fire risk assessment on common parts of the building (corridors, stairways etc...) These assessments must be coordinated with the occupiers. If you lease a building you should ensure your tenants are aware of the Fire Safety Order and cooperate with them to ensure compliance.
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.