These regulations required RPs of high-rise residential buildings and buildings with two or more sets of domestic premises, to provide information on their building/s to Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS).  For a helpful video, diagram and further information see our dedicated Fire Safety (England) Regulations page.

Submitting your documents

If you are familiar with the Regulations and wish to submit your documents, please go to our Submit your Information page.

This Act made changes to the duties of RPs as set out in the Fire Safety Order. These changes relate to all RPs, not just those for high rise buildings. However, RPs for high rise buildings should be aware of the effect of this Act in relation to:

• the introduction of Accountable Persons for high rise buildings
• how RPs should work with them 
• how premises with two or more sets of domestic premises are affected 
• recording and sharing information, including where there are other RPs sharing the same premises 
• the duties of outgoings RPs and the provision of information to new RPs

These new safety rules are for residential buildings that are either

• 18 metres or 7 storeys above ground level or higher, or
• over 11 metres above ground level where a simultaneous evacuation strategy is in place 

The Regulations came into force on 6 April 2026 and introduced Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for residents, improving the safety of those who may need support to evacuate their building in the event of a fire. Find further information about Personal Emergency Evacuation plans (PEEPs) for RPs and residents on our dedicated page.

As a result of this Act, responsible persons (RPs) for multi-occupied residential buildings must now manage and reduce the risk of fire for the structure and external walls of the building, including cladding, balconies and windows, and entrance doors to individual flats that open into common parts.