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- All businesses will need to record a fire risk assessment and fire safety arrangements in full – regardless of the number of employees, and size or type of business;
- There are increased requirements for cooperation and coordination between Responsible Persons in multi occupied buildings or those where the occupier and owner are not the same person; and
- In residential buildings with two or more domestic premises, residents must be provided with information on the risks from fire and the fire safety measures provided to keep them safe. See: [New fire safety guidance comes into force on 1 October 2023 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-fire-safety-guidance-comes-into-force-on-1-october-2023)
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