About the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 – RRO
The RRO came into force on the 1st of October 2006 replacing 118 pieces of legislation with one legislative document. The RRO is part of the government’s plan to reduce deaths and injury from fire at workplaces, and applies to every business and premises with very few exceptions in England and Wales - both Northern Ireland and Scotland have different laws.
Under the RRO, the Fire & Rescue Services are the enforcing authority. Therefore, the Fire Services will be working towards raising organisations' awareness of the Order, but are also responsible for enforcement where non-compliance is identified, and have powers to issue fines and even imprisonment.
What do I need to comply with the law?
- A dedicated fire risk assessment which will highlight significant findings - this is what the fire officer will wish to see, should you be selected for an inspection
- Staff trained in fire precautions (normally fire wardens)
- An emergency action plan (which will highlight who will do what in the advent of a fire alarm actuation or a fire)
- Records of all necessary testing – fire alarms, fire-fighting equipment, emergency lighting etc.
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