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<p>Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the “Fire Safety Order”),
responsible persons for hotels must ensure that they have completed a fire risk assessment
and that it is regularly reviewed to ensure that the fire safety measures in place
remain appropriate and are being adequately maintained. This includes assessing and
where appropriate, taking the necessary steps to reduce the risk on the external walls
which may include cladding.</p><p>All hotels that have confirmed ACM cladding have
been visited by the local fire and rescue service to ensure that the appropriate risk
mitigation measures are in place. Hotels will have a range of comprehensive fire safety
measures which may include a 24-hour concierge, simultaneous fire evacuation strategy
and a fully functioning alarm system. If hotels do not have sufficient mitigating
measures, the fire and rescue service has the power to take appropriate enforcement
action.</p><p>The Department continues to work with the Home Office and National Fire
Chiefs Council (NFCC) to ensure correct fire safety arrangements are in place on all
high-rise hotels to mitigate risks and to ensure remediation is taking place.</p><p>
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