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Version Superseded: 01/04/2013

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Chapter 10SInterpretation

52Interpretation of Part 2S

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • emergency” means an event or situation that causes or is likely to cause—

    (a)

    a person to die;

    (b)

    a person to suffer serious—

    (i)

    injury; or

    (ii)

    illness; or

    (c)

    serious harm to the environment (including the life and health of plants and animals and the fabric of buildings);

  • extinguishing”, in relation to a fire, includes containing and controlling;

  • road” has the same meaning as in Part 4 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22).

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