Fire safety is a critical aspect of managing any organisation, including charities and not-for-profits. Understanding and adhering to the relevant fire safety legislation in your region is essential to ensure the safety of your staff, volunteers, and the people you serve.
â–¶ What laws are there across the UK?
England and Wales: The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in both England and Wales, setting the foundation for fire safety compliance. This is further built on by Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022, and for multi-occupancy residential buildings; Fire Safety Act 2021, and Fire Safety Regulations 2022.
Scotland: Scotland’s fire safety legislation is based on Part 3 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, supported by the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
Northern Ireland: In Northern Ireland, fire safety legislation is governed by Part 3 of the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010.
â–¶ What key changes have been brought in, in the last few years?
Changes have been brought about by the Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety Regulations 2022 and Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022.
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