Question: when did the the regulatory reform (fire safety) order 2005 first come into effect?
Answer: 1 October 2006

The Regulatory Reform ( Fire Safety ) Order 2005 ( officially listed as The Regulatory Reform ( Fire Safety ) Order 2005 S.I. 2005 No. 1541 ) is a statutory instrument , applicable only in England and Wales . The Order places the responsibility on individuals within an organisation to carry out risk assessments to identify , manage and reduce the risk of fire . The Order was made into law on 7 June 2005 and came into force on 1 October 2006 .