Fire Safety Law changed in October 2006. The new law emphasises fire prevention and risk reduction. Employers or those responsible for premises are now responsible for the safety of everyone using the premises and in the immediate vicinity. The law does away with the need for fire certificates. Full guidance is carried on the website Fire safety law and guidance documents for business. A fire risk assessment is necessary, but this is relatively straightforward - we can send you a copy of the one for the ABA office if you wish. This new law does not apply to members who operate from private premises, although we would advise those who employ staff in private premises to consider carrying out a fire risk assessment.