Guidance

Fire Safety Act - addendum

The Fire Safety Act clarified the parts of a premises that apply under the Fire Safety Order (FSO). You should consider these changes when completing a fire risk assessment.

Applies to England and Wales

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The Fire Safety Order applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales. These include multi-occupied residential buildings such as blocks of flats although individual flats are excluded.

This guide has been published by the Secretary of State under Article 50 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) to assist responsible persons in meeting their duties under the FSO.

Updates to this page

Published 5 July 2021
Last updated 18 September 2023 + show all updates
  1. Clarified the Article 50 status of the guide.

  2. Clarified the Article 50 status of the guide.

  3. Guidance updated in line with the Fire Safety Act that came into force on 16 May 2022.

  4. First published.

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