Point in time view as at 06/04/2005. This version of this provision is not valid for this point in time.
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, Section 9.
Valid from 02/08/2005
(1)Each relevant authority shall make provision for the purpose of—
(a)extinguishing fires in its area; and
(b)protecting life and property in the event of fires in its area.
(2)In making provision under subsection (1) a relevant authority shall in particular—
(a)secure the provision of the personnel, services and equipment necessary to meet efficiently all normal requirements;
(b)secure the provision of training for personnel;
(c)make arrangements for—
(i)dealing with calls for help; and
(ii)summoning personnel,
in the event of fire;
(d)make arrangements for obtaining information required or likely to be required for the purpose mentioned in that subsection;
(e)make arrangements for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to prevent or limit damage to property resulting from action taken for the purpose mentioned in that subsection.
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