Anyone who is responsible for a business premises has certain duties in respect to complying with fire safety regulations. Fire safety in buildings can be something of a regulatory maze and the aim of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO) is to simplify the process and avoid any unnecessary confusion.
The order applies to most premises and virtually every type of building including:

Office and Shops
Care homes and hospitals
Community halls, churches and places of worship
Pubs, clubs and restaurants
Schools and Colleges
Hotels
Factories and warehouses
Shared areas in multiple occupation buildings; but not private …