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<p>Fire and rescue authorities have responsibility for enforcing compliance with the
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies to non-domestic premises,
including the parts of multi-occupied residential buildings used in common by the
occupants of more than one dwelling. The Fire and Rescue National Framework for England
requires each authority to have a risk-based inspection programme in place to ensure
compliance with the Fire Safety Order in its area.</p><p>Her Majesty’s Inspectorate
of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) will, as part of its inspection
programme, include an assessment of how effective fire and rescue services in England
are at protecting the public through the regulation of fire safety. One factor the
Inspectorate will consider is the extent to which systematic, consistent and robust
fire safety audits are undertaken. The first tranche of inspection reports, covering
14 fire and rescue services, is due to be published in December.</p>
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