Fire safety law - quick facts

The aim of fire safety law is to protect people from the risk of fire by preventing fires and ensuring safe evacuation if one happens.

It makes sure buildings are designed, managed, and maintained to reduce fire hazards.

It includes checking buildings for fire risks, keeping exits clear, installing alarms and extinguishers, and training people on what to do in an emergency.

The law therefore requires those responsible for a building - like employers or owners - to assess fire risks, take precautions, and keep people safe at all times.

This section gives you a quick overview of your responsibilities under fire safety law, so you can stay compliant and help keep your employees and others safe from the risks of a fire.

It covers:

• which fire safety laws apply, who they apply to and who enforces them;
• the legal fire safety responsibilities that apply to you as an employer; and
• how you can comply with them.