Written question asked by Chris Ruane (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2009. It was answered by Lord Khan of Tooting (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 March 2009 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Multiple Occupation: Fire Prevention

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of enforcement of fire regulations in former guest houses and hotels in seaside towns which are now used as houses of multiple occupation.

Answer: The Department has worked closely with LACORS (Local Authority Co-ordinators of Regulatory Services), the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and the Chief Fire Officers Association who published guidance on fire safety provisions for certain types of existing housing, including houses in multiple occupation. This can be found on the LACORS website:"www.lacors.gov.uk"The Department has commissioned an initial evaluation of the effectiveness of fire safety legislation, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This includes the perspective of the responsible persons, the enforcing authorities and the fire industry. We will publish the outcome of this evaluation shortly and will put a copy in the House of Commons Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 489 c493-4W;489 c495-6W; 263004
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2009-0960
Thursday, 26 March 2009
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects: Fire prevention Multiple occupation
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