Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 14 January 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 January 2019 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Newton (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 January 2019 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Notice Boards: Fire Regulations
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if the Health and Safety Executive will undertake an investigation to determine whether notice boards in workplaces including schools, colleges, universities and care homes meet fire safety standards; and if she will make a statement.
- Answer
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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers general fire safety in England and Wales. In Scotland this is Part 3 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, supported by the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulation 2006. In the majority of premises, including schools, colleges, universities and care homes, local fire and rescue authorities are responsible for enforcing this fire safety legislation.
General fire safety in the workplace, and fire safety standards, are not the responsibility of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and therefore HSE cannot undertake an investigation into whether notice boards meet fire safety standards. The Home Office is responsible for fire and rescue policy.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 208196
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Employment Health and Safety Executive Fire regulations Standards Safety Notice boards
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- 2019-04-10 23:13:54 +0100
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