Fire Precautions Act 1971 (repealed)

18 Enforcement of Act.E+W+S

(1)[F1Subject to subsection (2) below, it] shall be the duty of every [F2fire authority [F2fire and rescue authority]] to enforce within their area the provisions of this Act and of regulations made under this Act, and for that purpose to appoint inspectors [F3and cause premises to be inspected]; but nothing in this [F4subsection] shall be taken to authorise a [F2fire authority [F2fire and rescue authority]] in Scotland to institute proceedings for any offence.

[F5(2)A [F6fire authority [F6fire and rescue authority]] shall have power to arrange with the Health and Safety Commission for such of the authority’s functions under this Act as may be specified in the arrangements to be performed on their behalf by the Health and Safety Executive (with or without payment) in relation to any particular premises so specified which are used as a place of work.]

[F7(3)In performing the duty imposed by subsection (1) above so far as it requires premises in their areas to be inspected, fire authorities shall act in accordance with such guidance as the Secretary of State may give them.]

Textual Amendments

F1Words substituted by Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37), s. 78(1)(7)(a)

F2Words in s. 18(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.10.2004 except in relation to W., 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 1 para. 28(1)(2)(s); S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

F4Word substituted by Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37), s. 78(1)(7)(b)

F5S. 18(2) added by Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37), s. 78(1)(7)(c)

F6Words in s. 18(2) substituted (E.W.) (1.10.2004 except in relation to W., 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 1 para. 28(1)(2)(s); S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2