Fire safety law and guidance documents for business

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) came into effect in October 2006.

The RRO applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including the common parts of blocks of flats and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).

The law applies to you if you are:

• responsible for business premises
• an employer or self-employed with business premises
• a charity or voluntary organisation
• a contractor with a degree of control over any premises whether it be a permanent or temporary situation

Under the RRO, the responsible person must carry out a fire safety risk assessment and implement and maintain a fire management plan.