This guidance sets out the key requirements for managing fire safety in multi-occupied residential buildings. It has been updated to take account of the requirements of the Fire Safety Act 2021, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and Section 156 of the Building Safety Act. It is not in any way a full statement of what a managing agent should be aware of in respect of fire safety. It also signposts to guidance on best practice where this is available. When managing purpose-built blocks of flats it should be read in conjunction with Fire Safety in Purpose-Built Blocks of Flats.
Synopsis
Fire safety in purpose-built blocks of flats is produced in pursuance of the obligation of the Secretary of State, under Article 50 of the Fire Safety Order, to ensure that guidance is available to assist responsible persons in the discharge of their duties imposed by the Fire Safety Order and by regulations made under the Fire Safety Order. As such, it is expected that those with duties under the Fire Safety Order, and enforcing authorities charged with enforcing the Fire Safety Order, will have regard to this Guide.
Covering Topics
Part 1 - Fire Safety Law
Part 2 - Fire Risk Assessment
Part 3 - Fire Safety Management
Part 4 - Managing Fire Risks
