To assist you in complying with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the following titles are available to download free from the GOV.UK website.
General guides
- Making your small non-domestic premises safe from fire
- A guide to making your small paying guest accommodation safe from fire
- A guide to making your small block of flats safe from fire
- Fire safety in purpose built blocks of flats
- Housing Fire Safety (LACoRS)
- Fire Safety in Specialised Housing
Fire safety risk assessment guides
- Offices and shops
- Factories and warehouses
- Sleeping accommodation
- Residential care premises
- Educational premises
- Small and medium places of assembly
- Large places of assembly
- Theatres, cinemas and similar premises
- Open air events and venues
- Healthcare premises
- Transport premises and facilities
- Animal premises and stables
- Means of escape for disabled people (supplementary guide)
Other guidance
Fire safety in houses or flats used for childminding
There is a recently updated protocol in place between OFSTED and fire & rescue authorities which fully explains our working relationship and our roles: Protocol between Ofsted and fire rescue authorities – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please also see our safety advice for childminders: www.dwfire.org.uk/fire-safety-for-parents-and-child-carers