Fire Safety Inspections, Notices & Penalties (England & Wales)

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About Course

What happens when a fire safety officer visits your business, and what if they find problems? This course explains how fire and rescue authorities enforce the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales, the documents inspectors expect to see, alterations, enforcement and prohibition notices, appeals and penalties – and how to prepare so an inspection goes smoothly.

This course provides general awareness of fire safety enforcement in England and Wales. It is not legal advice. Contact your fire and rescue authority or a legal adviser about a specific notice.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the role of the fire and rescue authority as enforcer Prepare the records and evidence an inspector will ask for Know the difference between alterations, enforcement and prohibition notices Understand appeals, determinations and the penalties for breaches

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Who enforces and what they look for
  • Notices and appeals
  • Penalties and staying compliant

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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