Fire Safety Policy Template for UK Businesses
Every UK business operating from commercial premises must comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Get a Health & Safety Policy covering your fire safety obligations — tailored to your business in minutes.
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What is a fire safety policy?
A fire safety policy sets out how your business identifies fire hazards, prevents fires from starting, and protects everyone on the premises if a fire breaks out. It is a legal requirement for virtually every UK business operating from non-domestic premises.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a duty on the “responsible person” — typically the business owner or employer — to carry out a fire risk assessment and implement appropriate fire safety measures. This applies to offices, shops, restaurants, salons, gyms, and virtually all other commercial premises in England and Wales. Similar duties apply in Scotland under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.
What your fire safety policy must cover
- Identification of fire hazards and who is at risk
- Measures taken to reduce or remove those risks
- Fire detection and alarm arrangements
- Escape routes, emergency exits, and assembly points
- The nominated responsible person and any fire marshals
- Staff fire safety training and fire drill schedules
- Firefighting equipment locations and testing records
- Process for reviewing the policy after incidents or changes
For most UK small businesses, fire safety obligations are addressed within a comprehensive Health and Safety Policy. Our H&S Policy is generated specifically for your business based on your answers — not a generic template.