Note for Guidance
The Fire Safety Advice Centre
Fire Safety in Existing Housing
Domestic Property is exempt from the The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and consequently existing housing is therefore not subject to this legislation. However a landlord may wish to rent their property to certain groups and consequently the premises need a licence which requires the premises to be safe in the event of a fire or they may wish to bring their property up to an acceptable fire safety standard. One could use Approved Document Part B Fire Safety but this could be too onerous but the Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services (LACoTS) with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, the Chief Fire Officers Association, the National HMO Network, the National Landlord Association, and Communities and Local Government has produced a guide "HOUSING – FIRE SAFETY" Guidance on fire safety provisions for certain types of existing housing. However this guidance is still under discussion and the guide aswell as the latest written clarification can be found on the LACoTS website and this guidance will be acceptable to all Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities.
This handout provides a general overview and basic information on this topic. It may not apply to everyone, consequently to find out if this guide applies to you and to get more information on this subject, study all the relevant legislation, guides and British/European Standards. Also you should seek advice from an expert on the subject or your local Fire Safety Officer or Fire Safety Professional.
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