Posted By Robert S Woods Can someone explain (b)(ii) and advise on fire risk assessment in multi tenanted properties (businesses): must the tennants co-operate as in the (management regs duty) or at some point does it become the duty of the landlord or facilities management company? Meaning of "responsible person" 3. In this Order "responsible person" means— (a) in relation to a workplace, the employer, if the workplace is to any extent under his control; (b) in relation to any premises not falling within paragraph (a)— (i) the person who has control of the premises (as occupier or otherwise) in connection with the carrying on by him of a trade, business or other undertaking (for profit or not); or (ii) the owner, where the person in control of the premises does not have control in connection with the carrying on by that person of a trade, business or other undertaking. I would be greatful for any help with the above especially if it is plain English. Bob

Posted By Ron Hunter key phrase is perhaps "any extent". All employers operating from or out of premises will have at least some control over these premises, what goes on there, control of fire hazards, etc. The phrasing suggests that it excludes employers of agency staff and/or any contractors working there - i.e. employers who have no control over the premises? (I do hope that makes some kind of sense..............)