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FILE - Implementation of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) (England & Wales)
Order 2005 The
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) (England & Wales) Order 2005 came into force
on the 1st October 2006. This order brings together a large amount of legislation
relating to obligations to make premises safe. It applies to employers but also
has application to common parts of HMOs and blocks of flats More
details click here This information has been supplied by*
PainSmith Solicitors who are a niche practice specialising in Landlord and Tenant
Law. Based in Medstead in Hampshire, they are ideally situated to provide an efficient
service to clients nationwide as well as those based in Central London and the
Home Counties. ___________________________ The
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and HMOs - Information 17 April 2007 The
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and HMOs When the Regulatory Reform
(Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO) was introduced a number of groups highlighted
a crucial inconsistency in the regulations. The regulations clearly stated that
they applied to the common parts of HMOs but also stated, equally clearly, that
they did not apply to single, private dwellings. This left landlords of properties
that were basically private houses but happened to be let to three or more sharers
in something of a quandary as the regulations were somewhat contradictory. PainSmith
Solicitors, in common with many other providers, advised at the time that landlords
and agents should do their best to comply with the regulations in any event until
the situation was clarified. It was expected that the DCLG would provide guidance
early in 2007 although this has not yet been received. Simultaneously the Chief
Fire Officers Association (CFOA) has convened a working group which is looking
at a number of aspects of the regulations with the aim of publishing further guidance.
CLICK HERE for
this Legal Update from Pain Smith Solicitors* ___________________________ The
following information comes from www.firesafetylaw.communities.gov.uk
What
is the fire safety reform order? It will be a consolidation of nearly all
existing fire safety legislation Who
will it affect? Primarily employers and building owners but it could be anyone
who has some control over premises. What
will I have to do? Mainly, carry out a fire risk assessment and act on the
findings.
I have a fire certificate… will that be enough? No. Fire certificates will
no longer be valid. However a fairly recent fire certificate will be a good starting
point for your fire risk assessment. Will
fire precautions have to be improved? / Will it cost me anything? (Answer
for both) Yes and No! If you are already fully complying with existing legislation
then it should be fairly simple. If you have not kept your fire precautions up
to date there may be some additional areas to look at. Will
the Fire and Rescue Service still inspect my premises? In some cases yes,
particularly in higher risk premises. But they cannot carry out your fire risk
assessment for you. Guide
3 - Sleeping accommodation Who
is it for? This guide addresses sleeping accommodation for staff, common areas
for residents and sleeping, dining or other accommodation for guests/residents
including: - The
common areas of houses in multiple occupation (HMO)
- The
common areas of flats and maisonettes
- The
common areas of sheltered accommodation where care is not provided
- Holiday
chalets, holiday flat complexes, camping, caravan and holiday parks (other than
privately owned individual units)
- Areas
in work places where staff ‘sleeping in’ is a condition of the employment or a
business requirement as in licensed premises or hotels
This
guide is not intended for domestic premises, hospitals, residential care
and nursing homes and prisons and other establishments where people are in lawful
custody. ©
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