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Fire Safety Order: enforcement and sanctions for non-compliance
This guide is for responsible persons and others to whom the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies.
Applies to England
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The guide explains how the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (as amended) (the FSO) is enforced and advises of the sanctions that are available to Enforcing Authorities if you fail to comply with this legislation.
This guide has been published by the Secretary of State under Article 50 of the FSO to assist responsible persons in meeting their duties under the FSO.
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Published 29 September 2023
Last updated 3 July 2026
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Updated lead organisation to Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and added guidance about Secretary of State determinations.
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First published.