<P> The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (officially listed as The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 S.I. 2005 No. 1541) is a statutory instrument, applicable only in England and Wales . The Order places the responsibility on individuals within an organisation to carry out risk assessments to identify, manage and reduce the risk of fire . The Order was made into law on 7 June 2005 and came into force on 1 October 2006 . </P> <P> Guidance for Businesses and Organisation is available in the form of 16 Government Published documents, with general guidance, a 5 - Step Checklist and 12 documents pertaining specifically to a particular type of business premises . It does not normally apply to domestic premises . </P>

When did the fire safety order come in to effect