Fire Safety Policy
Fire Safety Policy covers regulatory and design standards for fire prevention and safety across buildings, including schools, multi-storey car parks, and residential properties. The Home Office leads policy development with focus on automatic suppression systems, lithium-ion battery safety, and local authority planning coordination. Active bills address car park safety and battery fire risks, with ongoing guidance updates on building standards and fire safety regulations.
2024
Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill — Bill 046 2023-24 (as introduced)
2023
Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill — First reading
A Bill to increase the minimum required height of guarding in multi-storey car parks; to make provision about the height of guarding in existing multi-storey car parks; to require 24 hour staffing of
Multi-storey car parks (safety) Bill — First reading
A Bill to increase the minimum required height of guarding in multi-storey car parks; to make provision about increasing the height of guarding in existing multi-storey car parks; to require 24 hour s
Fire Safety Act 2021
Information about the commencement of the Fire Safety Act and how it affects Responsible Persons and others.
2022
The Fire Safety Act 2021 (Commencement) (England) Regulations 2022
These Regulations bring into force on 16th May 2022 section 1 of the Fire Safety Act 2021 (c. 24) in relation to premises in England.
Fire and Building Safety (Public Inquiry) Bill — Second reading
A Bill to establish an independent public inquiry into the Government’s response to concerns about fire and building safety.
2021
The Fire Safety Act 2021 (Commencement) (Wales) Regulations 2021
Fire safety consultation (accessible version)
In response to: Fire safety
Fire safety consultation impact assessment (accessible version)
In response to: Fire safety
Fire safety — outcome published
We are seeking views on proposals to strengthen the Fire Safety Order, implement Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations and strengthen the regulatory framework for how building control bodies consult with Fire and Rescue Authorities.
Fire and Building Safety (Public Inquiry) Bill — First reading
A Bill to establish an independent public inquiry into the Government’s response to concerns about fire and building safety.
Fire Safety Act 2021 — Royal Assent
A Bill to make provision about the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 where a building contains two or more sets of domestic premises; and to confer power to amend that orde Originated in the Commons.
Fire Safety Bill
Consideration of Lords message After Clause 2 Legislative proposals relating to prohibition on passing remediation costs on to leaseholders and tenants 13:39:00 The Minister for Housing (Christopher Pincher): I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 4L. …
Fire Safety Bill
Commons Reason 20:05:00 Motion A Moved by Lord Greenhalgh: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 4L, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 4M. 4M : Because the issue of remediation costs is too complex …
Fire Safety Bill
Commons Reason 19:11:00 Moved by Lord Ashton of Hyde: That the Commons reason be now considered. Amendment to the Motion Moved by Lord Adonis: Leave out all the words after “That” and insert “this House declines to consider the Commons …
Fire Safety Bill
Consideration of Lords message After Clause 2 Prohibition on passing remediation costs on to leaseholders and tenants pending operation of a statutory scheme 14:19:00 The Minister for Housing (Christopher Pincher): I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords …
Fire Safety Bill
Commons Reasons 14:32:00 Motion A Moved by Lord Greenhalgh: That this House do not insist on its Amendments 4B and 4C, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 4F. 4F: Because the issue of remediation costs is too …
Fire Safety Bill
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with reasons. The Commons reasons were ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 187)
Fire Safety Bill
Consideration of Lords message [Relevant documents: Second Report of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, Cladding: progress of remediation, HCV 172, and Fifth Report of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Building Safety Bill, …
Fire Safety Bill
Commons Reasons 13:32:00 Relevant documents: 25th and 29th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Motion A Moved by Lord Greenhalgh: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 2, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 2A. …
Electrical Safety (Online Sales) Bill — First reading
A Bill to apply electrical safety regulations to goods advertised for sale on online marketplaces; to require online marketplaces to remove electrical products from their websites within 24 hours of t
Fire Safety Bill
Consideration of Lords amendments Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Eleanor Laing): I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that financial privilege is engaged by Lords amendment 3. If Lords amendment 3 is agreed to, I will cause the customary …
2020
Fire Safety Bill
Third Reading Relevant documents: 25th and 29th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee 13:31:00 Lord Ashton of Hyde (Con): My Lords, I have it in command from Her Majesty the Queen to acquaint the House that Her Majesty, having been …
Fire Safety Bill
Report 13:47:00 Clause 1: Premises to which the Fire Safety Order applies Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 5, after “paragraph (1A)” insert “or paragraph (1C)” Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Con) [V]: My Lords, the Fire …
Fire Safety Bill
Committee 14:33:00 Clause 1: Premises to which the Fire Safety Order applies Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 16, at end insert— “(1C) Where a building contains two or more sets of domestic premises, the things …
Fire Safety Bill
Order of Commitment 13:54:00 Tabled by Lord Greenhalgh: That the bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House. Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con): My Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lord Greenhalgh, I beg to move that …
Fire safety — consultation closed
We are seeking views on proposals to strengthen the Fire Safety Order, implement Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations and strengthen the regulatory framework for how building control bodies consult with Fire and Rescue Authorities.
Fire Safety Bill
Second Reading 14:45:00 Moved by Lord Greenhalgh: That the Bill be now read a second time. The Minister of State, Home Office and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (Lord Greenhalgh) (Con): My Lords, I am very pleased to …
Fire Safety Act 2021 — Lords stages
A Bill to make provision about the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 where a building contains two or more sets of domestic premises; and to confer power to amend that orde Originated in the Commons.
Fire Safety Bill
First Reading The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed. House adjourned at 7.31 pm.
Fire Safety Bill
Consideration of Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee New Clause 1 Duties of owner or manager ‘The relevant authority must by regulations amend the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (SI 2005/1541) to require an owner or a …
Fire Safety Act 2021 — Third reading
A Bill to make provision about the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 where a building contains two or more sets of domestic premises; and to confer power to amend that orde
Fire Safety Act 2021 — Report stage
A Bill to make provision about the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 where a building contains two or more sets of domestic premises; and to confer power to amend that orde
Fire safety — consultation opened
We are seeking views on proposals to strengthen the Fire Safety Order, implement Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations and strengthen the regulatory framework for how building control bodies consult with Fire and Rescue Authorities.
Fire Safety Act 2021 — Committee stage
A Bill to make provision about the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 where a building contains two or more sets of domestic premises; and to confer power to amend that orde
Fire Safety Bill
Second Reading Mr Speaker: I call Minister James Brokenshire to move Second Reading. He is asked to speak for no more than 20 minutes. 14:30:00 The Minister for Security (James Brokenshire) [V]: I beg to move, That the Bill be …
Fire Safety Act 2021 — Second reading
A Bill to make provision about the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 where a building contains two or more sets of domestic premises; and to confer power to amend that orde
Fire Safety Act 2021 — First reading
A Bill to make provision about the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 where a building contains two or more sets of domestic premises; and to confer power to amend that orde
2018
Fire Safety (Leasehold Properties) Bill — First reading
A Bill to require freeholders of certain properties that have failed fire safety tests to carry out remedial work; to make provision for sanctions for such freeholders who fail to carry out such work;
Fire Safety Information Bill — First reading
A Bill to make provision about the requirements for fire safety information for occupants of certain buildings, including high-rise residential buildings.
2010
Fire Safety (Protection of Tenants) Bill
Second Reading 13:36:00 Mr Adrian Sanders (Torbay) (LD): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I wish to declare an interest as the part-owner of two properties, one of which is currently rented out. …
Fire Safety (Protection of Tenants) Bill — Bill 14 2010-11
Fire Safety (Protection of Tenants) Bill — First reading
A Bill to require landlords to provide smoke alarms in rented accommodation; and for connected purposes.
Fire Safety (Schools) Bill — Bill 93 2009-10
Fire Safety (Schools) Bill — First reading
A Bill to require the compulsory installation of automatic fire sprinklers in all new-build educational establishments; and for connected purposes
Building Regulations (Amendment) Bill [HL]
Committee 10:06:00 Clause 1 : Amendment of the Building Regulations 2000 Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 2, leave out “, by regulations made by statutory instrument, amend” and insert “undertake a review in consultation with …
Building Regulations (Amendment) Bill [HL]
Second Reading 10:05:00 Moved By Lord Harrison: That the Bill be read a second time. Lord Harrison: My Lords, under its unassuming title, I have the honour to present this Bill to your Lordships today. The Bill's ambition is to …
2009
Building Regulations (Amendment) Bill [HL]
First Reading A Bill to make provision for the amendment of the Building Regulations 2000 to make it a requirement to install an automatic fire suppression system in new residential premises. The Bill was introduced by Lord Harrison, read a …