Chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear emergency2

1

A fire and rescue authority must make provision in its area for the purposes of—

a

removing chemical, biological, or radio-active contaminants from people in the event of an emergency2 involving the release or potential release of such contaminants; and

b

containing, for a reasonable period, any water used for a purpose mentioned in sub-paragraph (a).

2

In taking action for a purpose mentioned in paragraph (1) a fire and rescue authority must make arrangements for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to prevent or limit serious harm to the environment.