# The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Article 39: Civil liability for breach of statutory duty

Extent: E+W

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), nothing in this Order is to be construed as conferring a right of action in any civil proceedings (other than proceedings for recovery of a fine).
(2) Notwithstanding section 86 of the Fires Prevention (Metropolis) Act 1774 , breach of a duty imposed on an employer by or under this Order, so far as it causes damage to an employee, confers a right of action on that employee in civil proceedings.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1541/article/39 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005/article-39
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