The Responsible Person: Duties and Liabilities in UK Commercial Premises

A comprehensive guide to who is the 'responsible person' under the Fire Safety Order and what they must do.. Who Is the Responsible Person? The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places duties on the 'responsible person' for any non domestic premises. Identification In a workplace: the employer In other premises: the person who has control in connection with a business In the absence of either: the owner or occupier Multiple responsible persons can exist for one building Core Duties 1. Carry out and review fire risk assessments 2. Implement fire safety measures 3. Appoint competent fire safety assistance 4. Provide information to employees and others 5. Train staff in fire safety 6. Maintain fire safety equipment 7. Plan for emergencies 8. Cooperate with other responsible persons For responsible person advisory, contact us.