The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into effect in October 2006 and replaced over 70 pieces of fire safety law.

The Order applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including the common parts of blocks of flats or 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

Responsible for a part of a dwelling where that part is solely used for business purposes

A charity or voluntary organisation

A contractor with a degree of control over any premises