Fire Safety Law
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (Gov.uk) covers general fire safety in England and Wales.
Who is responsible?
Fire Safety law in the UK applies to any place (though there are a few exceptions, including domestic premises). The law requires the ‘Responsible Person’ to ensure the safety of people in the event of fire.
The Responsible Person in a workplace is an employer. If it is not a workplace the ‘Responsible Person’ is the occupier or the building owner.
A ‘Responsible Person’ must ensure that a Fire Risk Assessment has been completed and is kept up to date.
Please use a Fire Safety Log Book (Word, 85KB) which will help you prove compliance with Fire Safety Regulations. It should be completed following the inspection, testing or maintenance of any of the Fire Safety provisions required by the Fire Safety law.