Legislation, codes and guidance
This is a summary of of the Fire and Heath and Safety codes and legislation that property owners need to comply with.
- Building Regulations Approved Document B
- Fire Safety in Purpose Built Flats
- Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services (LACoRs). Fire Safety: Guidance on fire safety provisions for certain types of existing housing.
- CLG Fire Safety & Risk Assessment Guides:
- Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005:
- Equality Act 2010:
- Equality Act Guidance:
- Housing Act 2004:
- Housing Act Health & Safety Rating System:
- Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) 2002
- DSEAR HSE Guidance:
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999:
- HSE Guidance:
- Electrical Regulations (principally BS7671):
- The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
- Gas Safety Guidance
- Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
