Check your fire safety responsibilities under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Describes who the intended audience is and sets the context for the Fire Safety (England) Regulations. Establishes which buildings the regulations apply to and explains what is considered to be a high-rise residential building. Explores who a Responsible Person is and details their duties, including the information and instructions to be displayed for residents. Also covers the additional duties for buildings over 11 meters in height, such as fire door checks in communal areas, checking flat entrance doors, wayfinding signage, secure information box, information about external wall construction, floor plans and building plans, and lifts and fire-fighting equipment. There is also a template included to provide information for fire and rescue services relating to external wall information.
History
Supersedes: Guidance. Check your fire safety responsibilities under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (HOMOFF, 2023). Last updated: 25 October 2023. Document type: guidance. First published: 6 December 2022.
Subjects
- Fire
- Building control
- Legal issues and management
- Building control, England
- Special subject areas
- Health and safety
Publisher History
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Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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