Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

Browse 4 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.001

Premises to which the Fire Safety Order applies

s.002

Power to change premises to which the Fire Safety Order applies

s.003

Risk based guidance about the discharge of duties under the Fire Safety Order

s.004

Extent, commencement and short title

Official guidance

Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.

NIFRS fire safety legislation guidance (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Fire doors factsheet (Regulation 10) (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Fire Safety Act 2021 factsheet (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (opens in a new tab) Primary/Secondary Legislation
Fire Safety Act 2021 (opens in a new tab) Primary/Secondary Legislation
NIFRS fire safety legislation guidance (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Welsh Government - Renting Homes guidance (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - Rented accommodation (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service - Fire safety (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 guidance (opens in a new tab) Publication
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Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

Fire and Rescue Authority

Local Fire and Rescue Authority

Local fire and rescue services enforce the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales. Conduct fire safety inspections of …

Fire Safety Act 2021

At a glance

Step-by-step journeys using this legislation

Fire safety for Resident Management Companies

New higher-risk building development compliance

Building compliance quick check

Fire safety for new business premises

Fire safety for multi-occupied residential buildings

Respond to fire service enforcement

Relevant guidance

Direct — cites this Act

Comply with fire safety law as the responsible person

Create fire safety communications for residents

External wall fire safety assessment - what you need to know

Fire door inspections and building safety duties

Fire safety duties for landlords of residential properties

Fire safety guide for residential building managers

Fire safety requirements for high-rise residential buildings

How to conduct a fire risk assessment

Supporting — topic alignment

Meet fire safety requirements for your business premises

Mentioned in related content

What this Act requires