House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (Residential PEEPs)
04 July 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Alex Norris Lab Co-op Nottingham North and Kimberley
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At a glance
Key points
- The government is laying regulations to mandate Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for residents in high-rise buildings.
- The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 will come into effect on April 6, 2026.
- Funding has been committed to assist social housing providers in implementing these plans.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the laying of regulations to address Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) and building-level evacuation plans as per recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1.
Action requested
The government is mandating Residential PEEPs for residents in high-rise buildings through The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025, which will come into force on April 6, 2026. Funding has been committed to support social housing providers in delivering these plans.
Key facts
- Government laying regulations addressing recommendations 33.22c, 33.22e, and 33.22f from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1.
- Regulations mandate Residential PEEPs for residents with disabilities or impairments in buildings at least 7 storeys high or 18 metres tall, and 11-18 metre high buildings with simultaneous evacuation strategies.
- Government committed funding this year to support social housing providers in delivering Residential PEEPs.
- A factsheet and toolkit will be published to assist building owners/managers in developing Residential PEEPs.
- Regulations come into force on April 6, 2026.