What is the RRFSO 2005 primarily?

• A. A health and safety act
• B. The primary piece of legislation in relation to fire safety within most non-domestic premises.
• C. A building regulations standard
• D. An environmental health regulation

Answer: (B)

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is the main fire safety law for non‑domestic premises. It consolidates fire safety requirements into one statute and places responsibility on the “responsible person” to ensure fire safety, starting with a fire risk assessment and then putting in place and maintaining appropriate measures. These measures cover clear means of escape, fire detection and warning, appropriate firefighting equipment, emergency procedures, training, and ongoing review. The order sits under the broader health and safety framework rather than being a building regulation standard or an environmental health regulation, and it generally applies to workplaces and shared/non‑residential areas rather than private domestic dwellings.