the fire safety order came in to effect in 2001.
the fire safety order came in to effect in 2001.
when did the fire safety order come in to effect?
2001
regulatory reform (fire safety) order 2005









































the regulatory reform (fire safety) order 2005 (officially listed as "the regulatory reform (fire safety) order 2005 s.i. 2005 no. 1541") is a statutory instrument, applicable only in england and wales. the order places the responsibility on individuals within an organisation to carry out risk assessments to identify, manage and reduce the risk of fire. the order was made into law on 7 june 2005 and came into force on 1 october 2006.
regulatory reform (fire safety) order 2005
crown courts may imprison the responsible person for up to two years for each breach of any of the fire safety order's articles, and/or impose fines of up to £10,000 for each breach of any of the fire safety order's articles, on individuals. crown courts may impose unlimited fines on any company, breaching the requirements and legal duties imposed by the fire safety order 2005. fines of £300,000 to £400,000 have already been imposed on two major companies for their corporate fire safety failings under the rr (fs) o 2005. in addition to these fines, the legal costs of bringing the successful prosecution may also be recovered from the convicted 'fire criminal'.
history of fire safety legislation in the united kingdom