The Fire Safety Act 2021: What Changed and Why It Matters

The Fire Safety Act 2021 clarified the scope of the RRO for multi-occupied residential buildings. We explain the practical impact.. Clarifying the Law The Fire Safety Act 2021 amended the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to clarify that: The structure, external walls, and common parts of multi occupied residential buildings fall within scope Flat entrance doors are explicitly included This applies to existing buildings , not just new ones Practical Impact Responsible persons must now: 1. Assess external wall fire risk (including cladding) 2. Include flat entrance doors in their fire risk assessment 3. Take action to mitigate identified risks 4. Keep records of assessments and actions For Fire Safety Act compliance, contact us.