Exemptions

How do I apply for an exemption?

SWFRS will consider applications for exemptions. If you feel that you have a special case to make in relation to a specific risk at your premises, then you should contact our Business Fire Safety department via afaenquiries@southwales-fire.gov.uk

SWFRS recognises that some individual sites could present a significant societal/community impact in the event of a fire, and therefore could be considered for exemption. Again, the level of risk and whether an exemption may apply will need to be determined on an individual premises basis.

Exemptions –

There are some exemptions to the new model, which include:

• High-rise residential buildings that are not currently compliant with fire safety law, for example, those that have an enforcement notice served on them (HRRBs) will continue to receive a full pre-determined attendance (PDA) response during the day and night
• Residential nursing/care homes will continue to receive a full PDA response at all hours

Other premises for which there is a desire to continue to receive an automatic response will need to provide a business case that will be considered against a risk criteria, but will be expected to move towards a full fire plan. Specific individual exemptions will be considered by the Service on a case-by-case basis.

Exemptions list.