Introduction

Why we have to control fire safety

Every year in Britain thousands of people are killed or injured by fire. The University undertakes many activities that could pose fire risks and for such a large institution, a spreading fire could have devastating results.

The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is placing ever-increasing emphasis on preventing fire incidents. Fire safety education, research and awareness-raising all play vital roles in helping to make sure fires incidents never start.

Also, legislation is in place to ensure we all work to prevent fires, and everyone knows how to escape if a fire does break out.

The legislation

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) requires the University to formulate a policy with respect to the management of fire safety and to bring this policy to the attention of all employees and students using University buildings.

The main (legal) responsibility for implementation of this policy lies with the University of Leeds, which is represented by University Council and the Vice-Chancellor as its principal academic and administrative officer.

To enable us to fulfil our duties under the above legislation the core standards as identified must be achieved.