Fire Precautions Act 1971 — Historical Reference

Fire Precautions Act 1971 — Historical Reference. The predecessor to the RRO 2005. Required fire certificates for certain classes of premises. Repealed in 2006 and replaced by the risk-based approach of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This page provides a structured summary, key provisions, and practical guidance on the application of Fire Precautions Act 1971 (Repealed) to UK fire safety engineering, building design, and Building Safety Act compliance.