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Fire Reform White Paper and improving Fire Safety for the public
18 May 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses fire reform initiatives and new measures to improve fire safety for the public in England.
Action Requested
The government launches a consultation on fire reform proposals under three themes, reviews the National Joint Council for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services, commences the Fire Safety Act 2021, publishes supporting guidance and an online prioritisation tool, introduces new fire safety regulations, responds to PEEPs consultation with a new proposal for public consultation, and updates progress on Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 recommendations.
Key Facts
- The Fire Reform White Paper launches today and will run for 10 weeks.
- A review of the National Joint Council for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services commences later this year.
- The Fire Safety Act 2021 was fully commenced on 16 May 2022.
- The Fire Risk Assessment Prioritisation Tool has been developed to help Responsible Persons identify priorities for fire risk assessments.
- The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 will require Responsible Persons to provide information on high-rise residential buildings.
- A new consultation response and proposal for PEEPs in high rise residential buildings are published.
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