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Theme: Myth-bust Topic: The "Responsible Person" myth. Drafting: Think you can just pass fire safety entirely to your managing agent? It’s a dangerous myth. While you can delegate tasks, the law says you can't delegate the *responsibility*. Under the RRO 2005, the 'responsible person'—usually the employer or owner—retains the ultimate duty of care for safety on the premises. As outlined in PAS 79, this person must ensure the fire risk assessment is up-to-date and suitable. Managing agents can handle logistics, but if safety fails, the legal liability stays with you. Don’t get caught out. Word Count Check: 84 words. Compliance Check:

• RRO 2005 cited? Yes.
• PAS 79 cited? Yes.
• No /? Yes.
• Guidance disclaimer included? Yes.
• Voice? Human, helpful. Final Polish:

Looks good.Think you can just hand fire safety entirely to your managing agent? It’s a dangerous myth. While you can delegate specific tasks, you can’t offload the legal responsibility. Under the RRO 2005, the 'responsible person'—usually the employer or owner—holds the ultimate duty of care. As highlighted in PAS 79, this individual must ensure the fire risk assessment is current and suitable. An agent can handle logistics, but if safety fails, the liability stays with you. General guidance, not formal legal advice — book a HawkSwift assessment for your premises.