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New Fire Safety Regulations Require You to Do These Things

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As a property owner or manager, it's important to stay up-to-date with fire safety regulations to ensure the safety of your building and its occupants. Recently, new regulations have been introduced that require you to take certain actions to improve fire safety in your property. Here are some things you need to do:

  1. Display fire safety instructions prominently around your property.

Regulation 9 requires you to ensure that fire safety instructions are clearly visible and accessible to all occupants of the property. These instructions should include information on evacuation procedures, the location of fire exits, and the proper use of fire extinguishers and other fire-fighting equipment. By complying with this regulation, you can help to ensure the safety of your occupants in the event of a fire.

  1. Provide information to tenants about fire doors.

Regulation 10 requires you to provide information to tenants about the correct use and maintenance of fire doors. This includes keeping fire doors closed at all times, reporting any damage to fire doors or door frames immediately, and using only approved door hardware on fire doors. By providing tenants with this information, you can help to ensure that fire doors are used correctly and maintained properly.

  1. Conduct a fire risk assessment.

Regulation 38 requires you to conduct a fire risk assessment of your property to identify any potential fire hazards and take steps to mitigate them. This includes ensuring that fire-fighting equipment is properly installed and maintained, that fire doors and other fire-resistant structures are in good condition, and that evacuation procedures are in place and clearly communicated to all occupants of the building.

By complying with these new fire safety regulations, you can help to ensure the safety of your building and its occupants in the event of a fire. If you're unsure about how to comply with these regulations, seek advice from a qualified fire safety professional.