Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The Chief Inspector of Social Services within HIQA assesses compliance with the regulations set under the Health Act 2007, one of which is ‘Regulation 28: Fire Precautions’. HIQA has no role in Fire Safety or Building Regulations Certification. That responsibility lies with the local authorities. Assigned certifiers issue certificates of compliance on completion of any relevant works. However, to support providers in meeting their statutory obligation under the Health Act 2007, the Chief Inspector of Social Services has produced a Fire Safety Handbook. This was issued to each designated centre and is also available on HIQA’s website at the following address www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-publications/guide/fire-safety-handbook-guide-registered-providers-and-staff/.