Power to change premises to which the Fire Safety Order applies
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The relevant authority may by regulations amend the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1541)—
a
for the purpose of changing or clarifying the premises to which it applies;
b
in consequence of provision made under paragraph (a).
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The “relevant authority”—
a
in relation to premises in England, means the Secretary of State;
b
in relation to premises in Wales, means the Welsh Ministers.
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The amendments that may be made to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 under subsection (1) include amendments to the provision inserted by section 1.
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The power conferred by subsection (1) includes the power to make transitional or saving provision.
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Before making regulations under subsection (1) the relevant authority must consult anyone that appears to the relevant authority to be appropriate.
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Regulations under subsection (1) are to be made by statutory instrument.
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A statutory instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State under subsection (1) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
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A statutory instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under subsection (1) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of Senedd Cymru.