Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
As part of the Government's commitment to reduce death, injury and damage caused by fire, fire safety law has been changed as a result of the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into force on 1 October 2006. The Fire Safety Order applies in England and Wales. Northern Ireland and Scotland will have their own laws.
Responsibility for enforcing the Order inmost premises in West Yorkshire will be West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority. Inspections of those premises that present the highest rosk to the community will be completed following a risk based inspection programme.
Further information and guidance documents can be found using the following links:
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) provides additional information. They have published a series of guides to assist those responsible for fire safety in premises on hot comply with the new Order and provide detailed information on risk assessment and other issues. You may visit the site at http://www.communities.gov.uk/fire/
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