Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022

Commencing January 2023, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 will make it a requirement in law for responsible persons of high-rise residential buildings to provide information to fire and rescue services to assist them in planning for and responding to a fire in their building.

A high-rise residential building is defined as a building containing two or more sets of domestic premises that is at least 18 metres tall or has at least seven storeys.

For guidance on the information which must be shared, click on the appropriate link below:

• Plans – information on preparation, storage and sharing of floor and building plans
• Wall design – submit a record of the design and construction of exterior walls
• Faults/repairs – report a fault or repair with fire safety equipment