Guidance. Responsible Person and Duty Holder: roles and fire safety responsibilities
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Provides guidance on the responsibilities of the Responsible Person and the Duty Holder in accordance with SI 2005/1541, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which is also known as the Fire Safety Order (FSO). Details who might be considered a Responsible Person or a Duty Holder, with examples, and how they can comply with FSO requirements looking at fire safety measures and actions. Applies to England and Wales.
History
Date: Published 5 July 2021. Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/responsible-person-and-duty-holder-fire-safety-responsibilities/responsible-person-identification-supplementary.
Subjects
- Building control, England
- Legal issues and management
- Special subject areas
- Fire
- Building control
- Health and safety
Publisher History
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