UK Act of Parliament 2021 United Kingdom

Fire Safety Act 2021

An Act to make provision about the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 where a building contains two or more sets of domestic premises; and to confer power to amend that order in future for the purposes of changing the premises to which it applies.

Status
Amended (in force with amendments)

What it defines

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

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Fire safety for Resident Management Companies

Essential guide for RMC directors to understand fire safety duties, personal liability, and how to protect yourself while ensuring your building is …

New higher-risk building development compliance

Learning path for developers undertaking their first higher-risk building project under the Building Safety Act 2022. Covers the gateway process, golden thread …

Building compliance quick check

Fast compliance verification for experienced property managers. Checklist format covering electrical, gas, water, HVAC, lifts, and energy performance requirements.

Fire safety for new business premises

Complete introduction to fire safety law and compliance for new business premises. Learn who is responsible, how to conduct a fire risk …

Fire safety for multi-occupied residential buildings

Complete guide to fire safety duties for responsible persons in multi-occupied residential buildings, covering the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety …

Respond to fire service enforcement

What to do when you receive a fire safety enforcement notice, prohibition notice, or alterations notice from the fire and rescue service.

Comply with fire safety law as the responsible person

Your legal duties as a responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Covers fire risk assessments, fire safety measures, …

Create fire safety communications for residents

How to meet your legal duty to provide fire safety information to residents under Regulation 9 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations …

External wall fire safety assessment - what you need to know

Your legal duties for assessing external wall fire safety in multi-occupied residential buildings. Covers Fire Safety Act 2021 requirements, when EWS1 surveys …

Fire door inspections and building safety duties

Your legal duties for fire door inspections and building safety under the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. …

Fire safety duties for landlords of residential properties

Your legal duties as a landlord to protect tenants from fire. Covers smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, HMO fire safety requirements, fire …

Fire safety guide for residential building managers

A practical guide for day-to-day building managers on fire safety duties in residential buildings. Covers your role as a building manager, routine …

Fire safety requirements for high-rise residential buildings

Your legal duties under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 if you manage a high-rise residential building (18 metres or higher, or …

How to conduct a fire risk assessment

A step-by-step guide to conducting a fire risk assessment for your business premises. Covers who is responsible, the legal requirements, the 5-step …

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