The regulatory reform (fire safety) order 2005 replaces all previous legislation for fire safety. The main points to consider when complying with The Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order 2005 requires that a fire risk assesment must be carried out by a competent person, therfore you must
(1) identify all fire related hazards and risks
(2) consider who may be at risk
(3) reduce, remove or control the risk
(4) take suitable measures to protect highly flammable or exposive substances
(5) keep suitable records and review regularly
(6) Inform, instruct and train all persons in the workplace.
There are avialable Government codes of practise for each industry type to assist you in preparing your fire risk assessment; The Order requires that the repsonsible person (owner, employer or person that may have control of any part of a premises - multi occupied ) where 5 or more persons are employed, or your premises is licensed, they must carry out a fire risk assessment or they may employ one or more competnt persons to assess the risks on their behalf;