The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to all non-domestic premises in England & Wales, including:

• if you are responsible for business premises
• if you are an employer or self-employed with business premises
• if you are a charity or voluntary organisation
• if you are a contractor with a degree of control over any premises
• if you provide accomodation for paying guests

Under this legislation, a responsible, competent person must carry out a Fire Risk Assessment and devise and maintain a fire management plan.  Help with this is available from each Fire Authority.

This Risk Assessment will determine how many staff members are to be trained as Fire Wardens, and other staff should be trained in Basic Fire Safety Awareness, which is recommended to be update annually.

If you are unsure at all with regards to any legislation, you should contact the relevant authority - this being the Local Fire & Rescue Service