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Health & safety - construction regulations: Outline

The construction of domestic, commercial and industrial buildings are bound by fire safety requirements including safe means of escape, internal/external stability, accessibility for fire equipment, containment of smoke/fire. The local fire service inspect premises to ensure compliance with all legislation.

If you are having construction or refurbishment work done, you may need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and you may have other duties as well - find out more - http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/buildingcontrol.htm

Related Contacts

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Tel: 0845 122 1155

Fax: 01785 898395

Visit: http://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Pirehill, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0BS

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