According to the Regulatory Reform Order (RRO), the emphasis for preventing fire and planning for fire are now laid firmly at the door of the person responsible for the building.
Under the RRO, the responsible person has a duty to ensure the safety of any person that may be in the premises, not just employees but also visitors and members of the public. Consideration must be given to making sure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that everyone on the premises or nearby can escape safely if there is a fire. Particular attention should be paid to those who may require additional help, for example, those with a disability, elderly people or children.
to the fire safety law.
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