Fire Safety Law

 

The Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006 (The Order) came into effect on 15 November 2010. It replaced and simplified previous fire legislation in non-domestic premises by using a modern risk based approach to fire prevention.

 

It means that any person who has some level of control in premises must carry out a Fire Risk Assessment to ensure that reasonable steps are taken to reduce risk from fire and make sure people can safely escape if there is a fire.

 

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service will be the enforcing authority in respect of the majority of premises and will visit premises to ensure compliance with fire safety law.

 

Relevant premises:

 

• Offices and shops

• Premises that provide care, including care homes and hospitals

• Pubs, clubs and restaurants

• Places of worship

• Educational establishments including schools

• Theatres and cinemas

• Sports centres and other community premises

• Hotels and hostels

• Guests houses and bed & breakfast accommodation

• Shared areas of properties common to several households

• Houses of multiple occupation

• Factories and warehouses

• Tents and marquees

• Transport premises and facilities

• Animal premises and stables

• Open air events and venues