Skip to content
We are now part of City St George's, University of London. This website contains information relating to our Tooting campus. Please visit our new website to learn more about what we offer across all our campuses.

Policy statement

The St George's, University of London (SGUL) Fire Safety Policy and associated fire safety procedures draw on the Regulatory Reform (Fire safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 and the primary legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 to maintain fire precaution compliance and as representing best practice.

This requires persons responsible for fire safety within the University premises to:

  • comply with current fire safety legislation
  • follow evidence-based best practice guidance where reasonably practicable
  • ensure that suitable and sufficient governance and assurance arrangements are in place to manage fire-related matters and demonstrate due diligence
  • have in place a clearly defined management structure for the delivery, control and monitoring of fire safety measures which is shared across the organisation
  • provide appropriate levels of investment in the estate and personnel to facilitate the implementation of suitable fire safety precautions
  • facilitate the development of partnership initiatives with stakeholders and other appropriate bodies in the provision of fire safety where reasonably practicable
  • ensure that suitable and sufficient fire training is provided and delivered to all staff.

 

View all Close all

Read the full policy

Read the fire safety policy in full by downloading this PDF.

Find a profileSearch by A-Z