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Guidance: Check your fire safety responsibilities under Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022

Home Office

September 27
11:12 2023

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This guidance is for people who have responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 which has been amended by Section 156 of the Building Safety Act.

Use this guide to understand what new responsibilities you have for fire safety when they come into force on 1 October 2023.

This guide has been published by the Secretary of State under Article 50 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) to assist responsible persons in meeting their duties under the FSO.

Published 3 July 2023
Last updated 27 September 2023 +show all updates
  1. Guidance updated for style and clarification throughout.

  2. Clarified the Article 50 status of the guide.

  3. Clarified the Article 50 status of the guide.

  4. The guidance has been updated to align with legislation.

  5. First published.

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