Fire Safety Law
Fire safety law has recently been reviewed by the Government to make it easier to understand. The proposed changes are contained in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. This section also contains information on those sections of the Building Regulations 2000 that are relevant to fire safety.
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Regulatory reform paves way for greater fire preventionGeneral fire safety law in England and Wales will change from 1 October 2006. |
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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) OrderA regulatory reform order is a way of amending an Act of Parliament which imposes restraints on business or other activities. It prevents the need for a new Act of Parliament everytime a detail needs to be updated or added to. Like the Act it amends, a regulatory reform order has the full force of law. |
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Building Regulations: contributing to fire safetyThe Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) apply in England & Wales to the erection, extension and material alteration of a building. Separate legislation applies in Scotland and Northern Ireland. |