Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2006 A Major Change to Legislation.

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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