The responsible person in your building – typically the landlord, freeholder or managing agent – has a duty to take reasonable precautions to ensure that you and other leaseholders are safe from fire.
Their duties are set out in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which includes having regular fire risk assessments. They have to evaluate the fire risk by taking into account existing fire safety measures and decide whether additional measures are necessary.
Once fire risks have been identified, they can be measured, prioritised and managed appropriately. Fire hazards range from low to high risk.
Your responsible person needs to consider and act as appropriate on any recommendations set out in the fire risk assessment. They should assess the likelihood and severity of harm in the communal areas and external parts of the building.
High risks should be dealt with as a priority, while low risks should be carefully considered.
The local fire and rescue authority enforces the 2005 Order. They have powers to inspect and enforce fire safety requirements.
More information you might find useful
- Who is responsible for carrying out a fire risk assessment?
- Who is allowed to carry out a fire risk assessment?
- How often must fire risk assessments be done?
- My building has no fire risk assessment. What should I do?
- What are the leaseholder protections in the Building Safety Act 2022?
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