The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFSO) 2005 legislation applies to all non-domestic premises and covers nearly every type of building, structure, and open space.
For example:
· Offices and Shops
· Care Homes and Hospitals
· Community Centres, places of Worship
· Shared Accommodation
· Pubs, Clubs and Restaurants
· Schools and Sports Centres
· Hotels and Hostels
· Factories and Warehouses
· It excludes domestic premises occupied by a single-family group.
A nominated duty holder referred to as ‘The Responsible Person’ has the responsibility for complying with the RRFSO. In a workplace, this is employer and/or any other person who may have control of any part of the premises, e.g. the occupier or owner.
In all other premises the person or people in control of the premises will be responsible. If there is more than one responsible person in any type of premises (e.g. a multi-occupied complex), all must take all reasonable steps to co-operate and co-ordinate with each other.