The ODPM has put back the date when the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order will come into force.

The postponement of the 1 April 2006 enactment is deemed necessary in order that everyone affected will have time to familiarise themselves with the regime.

No official announcement of a date has been made for the enactment of the legislation but it is believed it will be October 2006 at the earliest, as this ties in with new fire safety laws coming into force in Scotland.

Jim Fitzpatrick, ODPM minister responsible for fire safety, said: "Despite extensive work with stakeholders it is clear that all the guidance documents will not be ready… We have therefore concluded that the coming into force of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order should be put back."

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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor