Hot Topics - The Fire Safety Act 2021

Question 1

What is the Fire Safety Act 2021?

Answer 1

• A bill to improve fire safety in England and Wales
• It amended the Fire Safety Order 2005 to clarify the duty holders and their responsibilities for multi-occupied, residential buildings

Question 2

What must duty holders manage and reduce fire risk for under the Fire Safety Act 2021?

Answer 2

• the structure and external walls of the building, including cladding, balconies and windows
• entrance doors to individual flats that open into common parts?

Question 3

In what respect does the Fire Safety Act 2021 give powers to fire and rescue services?

Answer 3

• it will empower them to take enforcement action for non-compliance