Government, firefighters and business work together to promote new, simpler and safer fire laws
Language: English Series: DCLG News Release ; (2006/0076) 3 August 2006Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: The DCLG has joined with the Fire Service Inspectorate and the Federation of Small Businesses to raise awareness of the new fire safety regulations which come into force on 1 October 2006. From that date, the responsibility for fire safety in all buildings and structures except private homes and flats will lay with employers, the self-employed, voluntary organisations, those responsible for buildings with public access, and any contractor who exercises a degree of control over premises. Those responsible for fire safety are being urged to carry out a fire risk assessment before the above date.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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The DCLG has joined with the Fire Service Inspectorate and the Federation of Small Businesses to raise awareness of the new fire safety regulations which come into force on 1 October 2006. From that date, the responsibility for fire safety in all buildings and structures except private homes and flats will lay with employers, the self-employed, voluntary organisations, those responsible for buildings with public access, and any contractor who exercises a degree of control over premises. Those responsible for fire safety are being urged to carry out a fire risk assessment before the above date.