GRANGEMOUTH ABBOTSGRANGE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND.     REGISTERED SCOTTISH CHARITY 000775

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FIRE SAFETY – A GUIDE FOR CHURCHES 

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 replaces most fire legislation with one simple Order. It means that any person who has some level of control in a premises must take reasonable steps to reduce the risk from fire and make sure people can safely escape if there is a fire.

Those legally responsible for Churches i.e. The Managing Trustees who constitute the Church Council or similar, are classed as the employer and will be responsible for appointing a ‘Responsible Person’ who should carry out the Risk Assessment on behalf of the Trustees or Church Councils who are legally responsible for the implementation of the Fire Safety Order.

A full copy of the guide and requirements of this legislation can be found by following the hyperlink below,

http://www.churchofscotlandextranet.org.uk/xsupportservices/downloads/xsscircularfireprecautions.doc

Know your responsibilities.  Read the guidance