New fire safety guidance in force from 1st October 2023

Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) makes a number of amendments to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) to improve fire safety in all buildings regulated by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

The improvements form Phase 3 of the Home Office’s fire safety reform programme, building on Phase 1 (the Fire Safety Act 2021) and Phase 2 (the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022).

Phase 3 further strengthens fire safety in all premises that are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 by:

• improving cooperation and coordination between Responsible Persons (RPs)

• increasing requirements in relation to the recording and sharing of fire safety information thus creating a continual record throughout a building’s lifespan

• making it easier for enforcement authorities to take action against non-compliance

• ensuring residents have access to comprehensive information about fire safety in their building

Three new fire safety guides have been published focusing on small non-domestic premises, small blocks of flats and small sleeping accommodation.  These can be viewed and downloaded by clicking on the links below.   

Small blocks of flats fire safety guidance:

/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-your-small-block-of-flats-safe-from-fire

Small non-domestic premises fire safety guidance:

/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-your-small-non-domestic-premises-safe-from-fire

Small sleeping accommodation fire safety guidance:

/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-your-small-paying-guest-accommodation-safe-from-fire

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