Fire safety and ammonium nitrate: your duties explained
Please note that this guidance is intended to be used for general information purposes only, is not intended to be a definitive guide to the law and cannot be a substitute for independent advice. NFU members can obtain free initial legal and professional advice from NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the Order) is the main piece of legislation on fire safety.
This was updated in October 2023 and requires all non-domestic premises to produce a written fire risk assessment. This includes places that people work, visit or stay, including workplaces and on-farm holiday accommodation.
This business guide is designed to provide a brief introduction into fire safety. We also recommend you read our separate our separate Business Guide 062 Risk assessments 鈥� key advice for farmers and growers, for more information, available at: /member-resources/risk-assessments-key-advice-for-farmers-and-growers/ and for more detailed advice and guidance please contact Call First on 0370 845 8458.
This business guide also discusses dangerous substances and the requirements for buying and storing ammonium nitrate.