Practical Law Resource ID 1-205-5392 | Not Fermi | Westlaw

Practical Law Resource ID 1-205-5392 | Not Fermi | Westlaw

View on Westlaw or start a FREE TRIAL today, Practical Law Resource ID 1-205-5392, Not Fermi
Document By WESTLAW
Skip Page Header

Training: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Practical Law Resource ID 1-205-5392 (Approx. 4 pages)

Training: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Practical Law Resource ID 1-205-5392 (Approx. 4 pages)

Practical Law UK Training Materials 1-205-5392
Practical Law
Training: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
PLC PropertyTraining materials
England
Wales
Any UK jurisdiction
Published on26-Jan-2007
These Training materials are based on Practice note, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
The Training materials are split into two parts.
Part 1 consists of short yes/no questions and answers on different aspects of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Part 2 consists of a brief scenario and the fire safety issues that arise from it.
For other Training materials on different topics see, Training materials. For more information on Training materials generally see, About PLC Property Training materials.
Introduction
These Training materials are based onPractice note, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Part 1
Question 1
When carrying out a risk assessment, the responsible person must take into consideration risks to which of the following groups of people:
  • Employees.
  • Fire-fighters carrying out duties in relation to a function of a fire and rescue authority.
  • Children trespassing in the car park outside the property.
  • Contractors carrying out alterations to the property.
Answer 1
Training: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Part 1, Answer 1.
Question 2
Which of the following circumstances would trigger the need for the responsible person to review the risk assessment for the property?
  • Twelve months have passed since the last risk assessment was carried out.
  • A new "office junior" has just been appointed.
  • A business, which used to operate as a partnership, has been incorporated as a limited company.
  • A DIY store has decided not to sell fireworks any longer.
  • A law firm has created a new conference facility by installing partitioning, seating to accommodate an audience of up to 100 people and specialist audio-visual equipment.
If it is not possible to give a definitive answer based on the information available, explain what factors might be relevant to determining whether a review would be required.
Answer 2
Training: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Part 1, Answer 2.
Question 3
Which of the following people would have a duty to co-operate under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO 2005)?
  • Any person who is a relevant person within the meaning of article 2 of the RRO 2005.
  • The owner of a residential flat above a shop.
  • The landlord of commercial premises subject to a full, repairing and insuring lease of whole.
  • The managing agent of an office block subject to six leases of part.
If it is not possible to give a definitive answer based on the information provided, explain what factors might be relevant to determining whether the relevant person would have a duty to co-operate.
Answer 3
Training: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Part 1, Answer 3.
Question 4
Indicate whether each of the following statements relating to enforcement issues under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO 2005) is true or false:
  • The enforcing authority cannot require the responsible person to alter any feature of a property that complied with the requirements of the relevant building regulations at the time that part of the building was constructed.
  • Prohibition notices can be served in respect of certain domestic premises.
  • If a responsible person receives an enforcement notice, the options for contesting the notice include:
    • Appealing to the magistrates court within 21 days from the say the notice was served.
    • If the responsible person accepts that there has been a breach but does not agree with the measures specified in the notice, referring the dispute to the Secretary of State.
  • Licences relating to properties covered by the requirements of the RRO 2005 cannot include conditions relating to fire safety.
Answer 4
Training: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Part 1, Answer 4.
Part 2
Scenario
Your client is intending to purchase the freehold interest in a shopping centre and is particularly concerned about compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It has arranged to inspect the seller's records and has asked you for specific advice on the sort of records and other fire safety information that the seller should have.
What do you advise?
Part 2, suggested answer
Training: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Part 2, suggested answer.
End of Document© 2024 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works.