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The Fire Safety Regulations 2022 - What you need to know
Hannah Eales
The fire and rescue service can prosecute individuals or corporates for failures to comply with fire safety under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. A failure to comply with the Order can carry a penalty of a substantial fine or up to two years imprisonment.
Prosecutions can also be brought by the Health and Safety Executive (“HSE”) under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (“HSWA”). Corporates and Directors could face significant fines or terms of imprisonment for offences under both the Fire Safety Order and the HSWA.
As part of the investigation, the fire and rescue service or HSE may invite you to an interview under caution. You are entitled to have a legal representative with you at such an interview.
How we can help
We understand that finding yourself under investigation for fire safety offences can be a daunting and stressful time. We can assist you every step of the way.
We can meet with you to discuss the case the fire and rescue service or HSE are alleging and your role. We can advise on strategy and approach in responding and assist in collating and preparing the relevant documentation. We can liaise with the enforcing authority on your behalf in an attempt to resolve matters.
Should you be invited to an interview under caution we can assist you in preparing for the interview, including the appropriate strategy in responding and preparing documentation as appropriate. We will liaise with the relevant authority in relation to disclosure. We can We will attend the interview with you and provide support before, during and after the interview process.
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