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Martyn's Law

Martyn's Law for UK premises: find your tier, set up evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication procedures, train staff, and keep the evidence.

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Martyn's Law Principal Use: The 15 October 2026 Regulations →

Martyn's Law principal-use regulations start on 15 October 2026. They help decide who holds the duty at mixed-use premises; operator duties have not started.

October 15, 2026 6 min read

Briefings

Briefings covering Martyn's Law for UK operators.

Martyn's Law SIA Notification: The 3-Month, 28-Day and 14-Day Deadlines

SIA notification deadlines under Martyn's Law: the three-month opening window, the 28-day premises rules, the 14-day event rules, and the data to gather now.

August 4, 20268 min read

Martyn's Law: Does Your Venue Meet the 200-Person Threshold?

Martyn's Law applies where 200 or more people, staff included, may reasonably be expected on the premises at once, from time to time. Peak headcount decides it, not fire capacity.

June 2, 20267 min read

Alerts

Alerts on Martyn's Law for UK operators.

Martyn's Law: The Statutory Guidance Is Out

The Home Office has published the section 27 statutory guidance and the SIA enforcement consultation has closed. What it settles, what waits for commencement.

June 4, 20262 min read