The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 replaced the Fire Precautions Act 1971.
The Order places the responsibility on individuals to carry out risk assessments. This is to identify, manage and reduce the risk of fire within common areas of buildings.
The Order came into force on 1 October 2006.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service enforce this legislation.
Which properties are covered?
Any property used for residential purposes where there are common parts. This may include bedsits and flats both converted and purpose built.
LACORS Fire Safety Guidance
As its name suggests, the LACORS Guidance is exactly that. It is guidance. It is not a set of standards which you must meet, because it acknowledges that other solutions may be just as good.
The Guidance is risk based. The intention is that if you follow the Guidance you should meet a satisfactory standard of fire safety in that property.
LACORS is the body which co-ordinates local authority regulators. This document contains guidance for landlords and fire safety enforcement officers.