Supporting teams to deepen their understanding of PCFRAs and Evacuation Statements can make a real difference when implementing the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025. When colleagues share a clear, consistent understanding of these duties, it strengthens how the organisation works together to prioritise residents’ needs and ensures the fire and rescue service receives accurate, useful information when it matters.

In modern residential fire safety, no single individual can realistically hold all the duties required by law. The roles of the Responsible Person under the Fire Safety Order and the Accountable Person under the Building Safety Act are often misunderstood as belonging to one person — but in practice, they require co‑ordination across teams, departments and organisations. Whether you are a housing provider, managing agent, landlord, or building owner, compliance depends on collective competence, not isolated responsibility.

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.

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