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The Domestic Fire Safety (Definition of Residence) (Wales) Order 2013

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

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This Order amends the description of classes of residential premises contained in the definition of “residence” in section 6(1) of the Domestic Fire Safety (Wales) Measure 2011 (“the Measure”). It adds children’s homes as a class of residential premises.

Section 1 of the Measure requires residences to be provided with an automatic fire suppression system when they are completed or when they are first occupied as a residence.

An impact assessment has been prepared in relation to this Order. Copies are available from the Welsh Government at Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ and on the Welsh Government’s website at www.wales.gov.uk.

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