UK Fire Legislation

If you are the appointed 'Responsible Person' (or 'Duty Holder' in Scotland) for fire safety for your building it is your obligation to follow the basic requirements of UK fire legislation for non-domestic/commercial premises. Government guidance notes "If there’s more than one responsible person, you have to work together to meet your responsibilities."

As the responsible person you must:

• Carry out a fire risk assessment of the premises and review it regularly.
• Tell staff or their representatives about the risks you’ve identified.
• Put in place, and maintain, appropriate fire safety measures.
• Plan for an emergency.
• Provide staff information, fire safety instruction and training.

Non-domestic premises are:

• All workplaces and commercial premises.
• All premises the public have access to [including bed and breakfast, guesthouse or let a self-catering property].
• The common areas of multi-occupied residential buildings.

Source: https://www.gov.uk/workplace-fire-safety-your-responsibilities/who-is-responsible

BAFE is a national fire safety register but recognise there is varying legislation between the United Kingdom’s four constituent countries. Please find links below for further information: