regulatory change or consultation affecting fire safety duties

Recent fatal fires in multi-occupancy residential blocks have reignited the debate over how quickly proposed fire-safety reforms reach the statute book. While the Building Safety Regulator consults on tighter guidance for high-rise structures, the Home Office continues to push existing duties: responsible persons must already record their fire-risk assessments and share relevant information with residents under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. The practical lesson for anyone managing an HMO, care home, shop, factory, or block of flats is simple. Waiting for future legislation is not a defence. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must carry out and maintain a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks on their premises, acting on findings without delay. If your last FRA predates a change in building use, a new tenant with mobility needs, or a recent small fire, it is already out of date. Review your doors, escape routes, and alarms today. — HawkSwift FRA News General guidance, not formal legal advice — book a HawkSwift assessment for your premises.