Application to premises 6.—(1) This Order does not apply in relation to — (a) domestic premises, except to the extent mentioned in paragraph (1A) or article 31(10); (b) an off shore installation within the meaning of regulation...
Read MoreDuties under this Order 5.—(1) Where the premises are a workplace, the responsible person must ensure that any duty imposed by articles 8 to 22 or by regulations made under article 24 is complied with in respect of those...
Read MoreMeaning of “general fire precautions” 4.—(1) In this Order “general fire precautions” in relation to premises means, subject to paragraph (2)— (a)measures to reduce the risk of fire on the premises and the risk of the spread of...
Read MoreInterpretation 2. In this Order— “alterations notice” has the meaning given by article 29; “approved classification and labelling guide” means the Approved Guide to the Classification and Labelling of Dangerous Substances and...
Read MoreThe Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the FSO) has now been in force for over 10 years. A review of the effectiveness of the FSO 2 years after it came into effect found that the Act was “bedding in” well with both...
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