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Fire safety in Children's homes is regulated by the Commission for Social Care Inspection, www.csci.org.uk under the Children's Homes Regulations 2001. The Fire & Rescue Service assist the commission with the fire safety aspects of their regulatory role
In addition to the Children's Homes Regulations, the Workplace Fire Precautions Legislation, administered by the fire and rescue service applies to Homes in which staff are employed
Technical advice regarding fire safety standards in care homes is contained in the following publications
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The Building Regulations 2000, Approved Document B, Fire Safety, published by the Department for Communities and Local Government |
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Fire Safety in Care Homes for Older People and Children, Dr S D Christian, published by British Standards Institution |
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Health Technical Memorandum 84, Fire Safety in Care Premises, published by The Department of Health and Social Services, Northern Ireland |
Further Information
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