Guide and Templates for the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) Regulations
This comprehensive Residential Evacuation Planning Toolkit has been developed to support Responsible Persons, housing providers and managing agents in implementing the requirements of the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025.
The regulations introduce new duties for Responsible Persons to identify residents who may require assistance to evacuate in the event of a fire and to develop appropriate evacuation arrangements through person-centred fire risk assessments and emergency evacuation statements.
This downloadable toolkit provides practical guidance and ready-to-use templates designed to help organisations develop compliant procedures and documentation.
The resource is designed to simplify the process of identifying relevant residents, carrying out assessments and recording evacuation arrangements in a clear and structured format.
Guidance Document
Overview of the Residential Evacuation Plans Regulations
Responsibilities of the Responsible Person
Scope of the regulations and affected buildings
Implementation guidance and practical process flow
Key definitions and terminology
Record keeping and compliance guidance
Ready-to-Use Templates
1. Resident Identification Questionnaire
A structured questionnaire designed to help identify residents who may require assistance to evacuate.
2. Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessment (PCFRA) Template
A comprehensive assessment template to evaluate individual evacuation needs and identify appropriate mitigation measures.
3. Emergency Evacuation Statement Template
A clear and practical document outlining evacuation arrangements for residents following assessment.
Who This Toolkit Is For: This resource is suitable for:
Responsible Persons
Housing associations
Local authorities
Managing agents
Residential building owners
Fire safety professionals
Fire risk assessors
Building safety managers
