Building standards' guidance now requires the provision of fire safety design and management information to the person responsible for the assessment and management of fire risk under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO). Failure to make provision for the adequate assessment and management of fire risk during the design, construction and occupation of a building can result in prosecution under a civil action if there is a material loss and, more importantly, under a criminal action if there is loss of life. Fire risk management can be defined as the whole process throughout the life of a building - starting with the initial design - which is intended' to minimise the incidence of fire. It also ensures that when a fire does occur, appropriate fire safety systems (including active, passive and procedural systems) are in place and are fully functional, in order to minimise the associated risks to life, property, business continuity and the environment.
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