Introduction
The main aim of Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service is to make Lincolnshire a safer place. Without imposing unnecessary burden we will:
- reduce as far as possible the risks and social and economic costs of fires and other dangers
- seek to ensure businesses comply with legal requirements
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service enforces general fire safety legislation on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council. The legislation we enforce includes The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
This enforcement policy is based on the principles of Better Regulation in the Regulators Code. It sets out the approach we will take in enforcing the legislation. It will be used in conjunction with guidance issued by:
- Parliament
- communities and local government
- Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
- the Local Better Regulation Office
- other relevant government departments and agencies
Compliance with fire safety legislation will be achieved through:
- education
- providing advice and guidance
- formal enforcement action
An important part of this enforcement policy is to:
- secure compliance with statutory requirements
- use enforcement powers proportionately, including prosecution
We will ensure that all relevant officers are adequately skilled and trained in using this policy. We will seek to work with other enforcing authorities to:
- ensure collaborative regulation
- share information