Who may be the 'responsible person' under RRFSO 2005?

• A. The owner of the premises
• B. The employer in a workplace
• C. The person who has control of a premises
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

The duties for fire safety under RRFSO 2005 attach to the person who has control of the premises or workplace. This means the “responsible person” isn’t a fixed title; it depends on who actually has the power to influence fire safety arrangements. If the owner has control, they’re the responsible person. If the employer runs a workplace, they’re the responsible person. If someone else has control of the premises, that person is the responsible person. When more than one person has control, they share the responsibilities. So all of the listed roles could be the responsible person, depending on who is in control.