SCHEDULE 2AMENDMENTS OF PRIMARY LEGISLATION.
Building Act 198433
1
The Building Act 1984 M1 is amended as follows.
2
In section 48 (effect of initial notice), omit subsection (4).
3
In section 51B M2 (effect of amendment notice), omit subsection (2).
4
Omit section 71 (entrances and exits required in certain cases).
5
In section 72 (means of escape from fire)—
a
in subsection (6), omit paragraphs (b) and (c); and
b
omit subsection (7).
6
In section 81 M3 (local authority power to serve notice about demolition)—
a
for subsection (6)(b) substitute—
b
if it contains such a requirement as is specified in section 82(1)(i) below, to the fire and rescue authority, if they are not themselves the fire and rescue authority.
b
omit subsection (7).
7
In section 82 (notices under section 81), for subsection (1)(i) substitute—
i
to make such arrangements with regard to the burning of structures or materials on the site as may be reasonably required by the fire and rescue authority;
8
In section 126 (interpretation) for the definition of “fire and rescue authority” substitute—
“fire and rescue authority” in relation to any premises or proposed premises, means—
a
where the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the premises or proposed premises, the enforcing authority within the meaning given by article 25 of that Order;
b
in any other case, the fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 for the area in which the premises are or are to be situated ;