8th April 2026
New fire regulations for multi-occupied residential buildings
New fire safety regulations come into force today, April 6, introducing Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs) for multi-occupied residential buildings. Building owners, landlords, and Responsible Persons must identify residents who need help evacuating, offer personalised fire risk assessments, and create individual evacuation statements alongside a building-wide plan The changes aim to improve...
