Occupiers of commercial premises to which the public are invited owe a duty that includes implementing a system of regular inspection to identify and rectify deterioration in surfaces, even in the absence of prior incidents. The householder standard (no duty to inspect absent knowledge or warning of danger) does not apply to commercial premises. The scope of the duty varies with the nature and size of the premises, the activities carried on, and the likely characteristics of the public who might attend.
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