The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that if you manage or operate a business, or are responsible for property management of a non domestic type, you must make efforts comply with Current Fire Safety Standards.

The Fire Safety Order along with all approved codes of practice applies to most buildings, structures and non-domestic properties. There are a few exceptions to domestic properties that are still included within the act such as high rise flats and HMO's. Ultimately, the responsibility to both fulfill the requirements of the fire safety order and comply rest solely with Business and/or property owners.

If you are found to be non compliant with the Regulatory Reform Oder 2005, you could face an unlimited fine and/or face imprisonment. Therefore it is imperative that you stay complaint with the order and keep your employees safe and your premises free from the risk of fire.