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:
• Electrical Regulations (principally BS7671):
• The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
• Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
• Fire Safety Act 2021
• The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
• The Building Safety Act 2022 Section 156