RICS publishes Guide To Fire Safety for the public

RICS have published a "clear, impartial" fire safety guide to highlight landlords' and tenants' responsibilities in keeping properties safe no matter what type of home they live in.

RICS believes a basic understanding of fire safety for all can reduce number of fire-related fatalities. This short, easy-to-follow guide covers houses, apartments, flats and maisonettes for both landlords and the general public.

The guide has been written by RICS Chartered Building Surveyors and a multi-discipline advisory group who work with fire safety design and regulation on a daily basis. The aim is to spread awareness of good fire safety practice, understanding the risks and looking at ways to minimise and manage fire safety measures.

Read the fire safety guide (PDF format)