Powers of fire brigades(cf previous s 121ZC)
16 Powers of fire brigades(cf previous s 121ZC)
An authorised fire officer who inspects a building in accordance with section 9.32 (Fire brigades inspection powers) may give—
a fire safety order (under item 1) if the order does not require the carrying out of any structural work to the premises concerned, or
a fire safety order (under item 2) if the premises concerned are a place of shared accommodation, or
a fire safety order (under item 3) if a person to whom an order under paragraph (a) or (b) is given has failed to comply with the order.
Clauses 2, 6, 8, 9 and 31 and Part 7 of this Schedule do not apply to a development control order given in accordance with this clause in circumstances which the authorised fire officer believes constitute an emergency or a serious risk to safety.
For the purpose of giving such a development control order, an authorised fire officer may exercise such of the powers of a relevant enforcement authority under this Part as are specified in the fire officer’s authorisation under this clause.
In exercising a power under this Part, an authorised fire officer may be accompanied and assisted by a police officer.
An authorised fire officer must forward a copy of a development control order given in accordance with this clause to the relevant council.
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