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What you need to know about the changes to Fire Safety Regulations in 2023/2024
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Carry out quarterly checks of all fire doors in communal areas.
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Carry out annual checks on all flat entrance doors
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Provide information to residents about the importance of fire doors.
It’s not just changes to fire doors that are being introduced. There are a number of other elements that will need to be implemented by the Responsible Person, including: if applicable.
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Provide the Fire Service with electronic and paper versions of the building plan
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Provide information about the materials used on the exterior of the building and the level of risk these materials have
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Regular checks on firefighting lifts and equipment within the building and resolve any issues
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Installation of an information box with documents of the Responsible Person and the building plan
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Installation of evacuation and wayfinding signage visible in low light or smoky environments
For more in-depth information about all of the new requirements, please refer to this Government factsheet.