Regulation 22 Fitness of premises

the premises provide a clean, safe and secure environment;

the premises are of sound construction and kept in a good state of repair externally and internally; and

the size and layout of the premises are suitable for the purposes for which they are used and are suitably equipped and furnished.

facilities for the purposes of changing; and

storage facilities.

take adequate precautions against the risk of fire, including the provision and maintenance of adequate fire prevention and detection equipment;

provide adequate means of escape in the event of a fire;

make arrangements for persons employed in the private dental practice to receive suitable training in fire prevention;

ensure, by means of fire drills and practices at suitable intervals, that employees of the private dental practice are aware of the procedure to be followed in case of fire;

review fire precautions, the suitability of fire equipment and the procedure to be followed in case of fire at intervals not exceeding twelve months; and

produce and maintain a written fire safety risk assessment.

paragraph (4) does not apply; and

the registered person must ensure that the requirements of that Order, and any regulations made under it, except for article 23 (general duties of employees at work), are complied with in respect of the premises used for the purpose of providing private dental services.