The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 as amended in 1999 require all UK business to conduct a fire risk assessment on their workplace. As an employer you are responsible for ensuring that you comply with the legislation. (See next tabs)

On October 1st 2006, fire safety law is changing as the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety order) comes into force. This is a major change in legislation and fire certificates will no longer be in force. As an employer, or as someone who has control of a workplace you must take steps to ensure that you have what is known as a 'suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment' in place.