The Responsible Person is defined under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, focusing on fire safety in non-domestic and shared residential areas. The Accountable Person, introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022, oversees both fire and structural safety in higher-risk residential buildings. These UK laws often overlap, making integrated training essential for clarity and compliance.
Under the Building Safety Act 2022, competence in fire safety is no longer optional—it’s a legal requirement. Anyone whose role could influence fire safety, from building managers to contractors, must now demonstrate the skills and knowledge to identify and manage fire risks effectively. This shift places accountability at the heart of safer buildings.
Regulation 7 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 requires monthly checks on firefighting lifts and equipment in high-rise residential buildings. But here’s the good news: government guidance confirms these inspections don’t need specialists. With the right training, caretakers, building managers, and in-house teams can carry out visual and functional checks confidently—keeping buildings compliant and residents safe
Learn how training in-house staff to complete Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) and Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessments (PCFRAs) is the most effective way to meet the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025.
Regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 requires routine fire door inspections—but government guidance makes it clear: these checks are simple, visual, and well within the capability of trained in-house teams. With the right instruction, caretakers and housing staff can confidently inspect flat entrance and communal doors, spot defects, and support compliance. It also improves the visibility of your organisation’s commitment to fire door safety, while ensuring expert carpenters are reserved for resolving technical issues that truly require their skill.
