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The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022

Jurisdiction: England

Commencement: 23rd January 2023

Amends: New Legislation
Mini Summary

These Regulations are made under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and require precautions to be taken to reduce the risk of harm from fire in residential high-rise, medium and low rise buildings. Duties are imposed on the responsible person (e.g. building owner) to safeguard against fire risks.


Summary

These Regulations are made under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and come into force on 23rd January 2023.

They require precautions to be taken to reduce the risk of harm from fire in residential low, medium and high-rise buildings*

*A high-rise building is a building that:

  • has 7 or more storeys; or
  • is 18 or more metres above ground level.

The Secretary of State must review these Regulations every 5 years.

Duties
Various duties apply.

 
  

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