The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

East Sussex Act 1981

25.—(1) The East Sussex Act 1981(1) is amended as follows.

(2) Omit section 34 (fireman’s switches for luminous tube signs).

(3) In section 47 (registration of entertainment clubs)—

(a) in subsection (3)—

(i) in paragraph (c) omit the words “and suitable fire-fighting appliances,”; and

(ii) omit paragraph (d);

(b) after subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) The district council may not refuse to register or renew the registration of premises under subsection (3) above on grounds that relate to precautions against fire.”.

(c) in subsection (4)(b) omit the words “the taking of proper precautions against fire, and” and the words “fire-fighting appliances”; and

(d) after subsection (4) insert—

“(4A) No condition may be imposed under subsection (4) above in so far as it relates to any matter in relation to which requirements or prohibitions are or could be imposed by or under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.”.

(1)

1981 (c. xxv).