Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2006

A Major Change to Legislation

Responsible Person Who owns the premises or

Has control over the business/activity

2 or more ie Tenant/Landlord

Employee Contractors

Casual worker

Self Employed

Competent Person Anyone employed by the

responsible person

Fire Warden

Fire alarm service engineer

Inspector Person employed by the enforcing

authority: Hampshire Fire & Rescue Health & Safety Executive Ministry of Defence (MoD) Local Authority

Enforcement Failing to comply with articles 8

through 21 & 38 may result in a fine or up to two years in prison

8 to 21 cover Risk Assessment, Maintenance and Training

Fire Risk Assessment The corner –stone of the Order and

must be reviewed regularly and amended as necessary

If there are 5 or more employees or the premises licensed or the inspector requires it then the Fire Risk Assessment must be formally recorded

You as the Responsible Person

Must ensure the safety of your employees and any person who comes into your premises or may be affected

Where you share premises you must co-operate by sharing information and collaborating in providing measures

HOW?

You Must Provide Means of Escape Escape Routes & Exits Signs & Notices Emergency Lighting Compartments & Doors

Training Induction training (refresher where changes or building alterations are

made)

Action to be taken notices Fire drills/exercises Fire Wardens Competent:duties, contact ES, help

in evacuation

Definition of “Competent”

Someone who has had Training Experience Qualification/knowledge

Employees Rights & Responsibilities

You Provide them with information instruction & training

You must consult with them on fire safety issues

You cannot charge for training or equipment

If you employee looses money he can recover the costs from you

Documents & Records Policy Procedures Arrangements Fire Risk Assessment Records

Enforcement Enforcement Authority HSE: Nuclear or construction sites, ships

Fire Brigade Shops, Offices, Public buildings etc

Local Authority Sports grounds, stadia etc

MoD Military establishments

Inspectors have the right to:

Enter at any reasonable time Inspect & copy any documents

and records Take statements and evidence Make enquiries as to who the

“Responsible people” are Take Samples

Penalties If convicted of failing to comply

with Articles 8-21 and 38 you may be subject to a fine or imprisonment not exceeding two years