Prepare for PEEPS
New fire safety regulations[1] come into force on 6 April 2026, introducing Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs) for multi-occupied residential buildings
Building owners, landlords, and Responsible Persons[2] must identify residents who need help evacuating, offer personalised fire risk assessments, and create individual evacuation statements alongside a building-wide plan
London Fire Brigade has prepared for implementation by working with partners and setting up secure systems to receive specific resident information to support emergency response[3]
The changes aim to improve fire safety for vulnerable residents and encourage ongoing collaboration between Responsible Persons, residents, and fire services.
London Fire Brigade is preparing for new national fire safety regulations[1] that come into force on 6 April 2026 in England, aimed at strengthening evacuation arrangements for residents who may need support to leave their building in the event of a fire.
The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 introduce a new process called Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs). These will apply to multi-occupied residential buildings in England that contain two or more domestic premises and are either 18 metres (or seven storeys) or higher, or over 11 metres in height where a simultaneous evacuation strategy is in place[4]. They also place new legal duties on Responsible Persons[2], usually building owners, landlords or managers.
In preparation for the introduction of the new regulations, London Fire Brigade has been working closely with a range of internal teams and external stakeholders, including partners across housing, fire safety, and disability advocacy, to ensure systems, guidance, and operational processes are in place ahead of the go-live date.
Contact us today for support in creating and implementing RPEEPs, and to help you understand your responsibilities under the new guidance that came into force on 6 April 2026.