There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, Section 8.
(1)[F1SFRS must] make provision for the purpose of promoting fire safety in its area.
(2)In making provision under subsection (1) [F2SFRS must] in particular, to the extent that [F3it] considers it reasonable to do so, make arrangements for—
(a)the provision of information, publicity and encouragement in respect of the steps to be taken to prevent—
(i)fires; and
(ii)death or injury by fire;
(b)the giving of advice, on request, about—
(i)how to prevent fires and restrict their spread in buildings and other property; and
(ii)the means of escape from buildings and other property in the event of fire.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 8(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 102(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F2Words in s. 8(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 102(b)(i), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F3Word in s. 8(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 102(b)(ii), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
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