The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1541) is amended as follows.
In article 5 (duties under the Order), for "22", in each place it occurs, substitute ."22B"
In article 9 (risk assessment)—
in paragraph (6) for the words from "record" to the end substitute ;"make a record of the assessment or review, which must in particular include the information prescribed by paragraph (7)."
in paragraph (7)(a) omit "significant".
After article 9 insert—
In article 11(2) (fire safety arrangements) omit the words from "where" to the end.
After article 21 insert—
In article 22 (co-operation and co-ordination)—
in the heading, at the end insert ;"between responsible persons"
before paragraph (1) insert—A1A person who is a responsible person in relation to any premises must take such steps as are reasonably practicable to ascertain whether any other responsible person shares, or has duties in respect of, the premises.;
in paragraph (1) before sub-paragraph (1)(a) insert—zainform the other responsible persons concerned of that person's name and an address in the United Kingdom at which that person, or someone acting on their behalf, will accept notices and other documents;zbinform the other responsible persons concerned of the part of the premises for which that person considers themselves to be a responsible person, and keep a record of that information;.
After article 22 insert—
In article 29(5) (alterations notices), omit paragraphs (b) and (c).
In article 32 (offences)—
in paragraph (1)(a) for "22" substitute ;"22B"
in paragraph (4) omit "not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale";
in paragraph (7) omit "not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale".
In article 50 (guidance)—
in paragraph (1) for "22" substitute ;"22B"
in paragraph (1A)—
for "22" substitute ;"22B"
omit "in relation to a relevant building (or part of the building)";
in sub-paragraph (a) omit "risk based";
in sub-paragraph (b) omit "risk based".