Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004

SCHEDULES

Section 53

SCHEDULE 1 E+W+S Minor and consequential amendments

Explosives Act 1875 (c. 17) E+W

1 E+W In section 67(3A) of the Explosives Act 1875 (definition of local authority), for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I2 Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Forged Transfers Act 1891 (c. 43) E+W

2 (1) Section 2 of the Forged Transfers Act 1891 (definitions) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For paragraph (ab) of the definition of “local authority” substitute—

“(ab) a fire and rescue authority in Wales constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(3) In paragraph (b) of that definition, for “that Act” substitute “ the Local Government Finance Act 1988 ”.

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I3 Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I4 Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Celluloid and Cinematograph Film Act 1922 (c. 35) E+W

3 E+W In section 9 of the Celluloid and Cinematograph Film Act 1922 (definitions), in the definition of “local authority”, for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

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I5 Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I6 Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 (c. 32) E+W

4 E+W In section 2(1)(a) of the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 (local authorities empowered to grant petroleum-spirit licences), for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

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I7 Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I8 Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

London Building Act 1930 (c. clviii) E+W

5 E+W In section 143(3) of the London Building Act 1930 (regulations for building near a dangerous business), for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I9 Sch. 1 para. 5 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I10 Sch. 1 para. 5 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Public Health Act 1936 (c. 49) E+W

6 E+W In section 343(1) of the Public Health Act 1936 (interpretation), omit the definition of “fire authority”.

Commencement Information

I11 Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I12 Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 (c. xcvii) E+W

7 E+W The London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I13 Sch. 1 para. 7 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I14 Sch. 1 para. 7 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

8 E+W In section 20(2A) (fire precaution conditions)—

(a) for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”;

(b) for “fire brigade personnel” in paragraph (e), substitute “ fire-fighters ”.

Commencement Information

I15 Sch. 1 para. 8 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I16 Sch. 1 para. 8 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

9 (1) In the provisions mentioned in sub-paragraph (2), for “fire authority” (in each place) substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”. E+W

(2) The provisions are—

(a) section 20(2C) (fire precautions in certain buildings);

(b) section 34(1) (fire protection in certain new buildings);

(c) section 35(1) (fire protection in certain old buildings);

(d) in section 36 (projecting shops), subsections (1), (2) and (3);

(e) section 37(1) (access to roofs);

(f) section 38(1) (buildings storing inflammable liquid);

(g) section 39 (consent to building alterations);

(h) section 142(2)(b) (powers of entry).

Commencement Information

I17 Sch. 1 para. 9 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I18 Sch. 1 para. 9 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Statutory Orders (Special Procedure) Act 1945 (c. 18) E+W

10 (1) Section 11(1) of the Statutory Orders (Special Procedure) Act 1945 (interpretation) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For paragraph (aa) of the definition of “local authority” substitute—

“(aa) a fire and rescue authority in Wales constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(3) In paragraph (c) of that definition, for “that Act” substitute “ the Local Government Finance Act 1988 ”.

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I19 Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I20 Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Civil Defence Act 1948 (c. 5) E+W

11 (1) The Civil Defence Act 1948 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In section 1(1)(b) (civil defence functions of Ministers), for “fire brigades” substitute “ employees of fire and rescue authorities ”.

(3) In section 5 (civil defence obligations)—

(a) for “fire brigades” substitute “ employees of fire and rescue authorities ”;

(b) omit the words “and brigades”;

(c) after “respectively” insert “ and by employees of fire and rescue authorities ”.

(4) In section 9(1) (interpretation), omit the definition of “fire brigade”.

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I21 Sch. 1 para. 11 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I22 Sch. 1 para. 11 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951 (c. 65) E+W+S

12 (1) The Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951 is amended as follows. E+W+S

(2) In section 46(3)(iii) (payments to make up civil remuneration), for “Fire Services Act 1947” substitute “ Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 ”.

(3) In section 61(1) (presumption of death of persons serving in forces), for paragraph (d) substitute—

“(d) a scheme made under section 34 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004;”.

(4) In Schedule 2 (capacities in respect of which payments may be made to make up civil remuneration, and the paying authorities), for the entry numbered “5” substitute—

“5 Employee of a fire and rescue authority

The fire and rescue authority.”

Commencement Information

I23 Sch. 1 para. 12 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I24 Sch. 1 para. 12 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Town and Country Planning Act 1959 (c. 53) E+W

13 E+W In Schedule 4 to the Town and Country Planning Act 1959 (authorities with the power to acquire, appropriate and dispose of land), for paragraph 9 substitute—

“9 A fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies.”

Commencement Information

I25 Sch. 1 para. 13 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I26 Sch. 1 para. 13 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (c. 62) E+W

14 (1) The Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In the provisions mentioned in sub-paragraph (3), for “fire authority” (in each place) substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

(3) The provisions are—

(a) in section 5 (powers of local authority to attach conditions to site licences), subsections (3A), (3B) and (7);

(b) section 8(5) (power of local authority to alter conditions attached to site licences);

(c) section 24(2A) (power of local authority to provide caravan sites).

(4) In section 29(1) (interpretation), for the definition of “fire authority” substitute—

““fire and rescue authority”, in relation to any land, means the fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 for the area in which the land is situated;”.

Commencement Information

I27 Sch. 1 para. 14 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I28 Sch. 1 para. 14 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Land Compensation Act 1961 (c. 33) E+W

15 (1) Section 29(1) of the Land Compensation Act 1961 (interpretation) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For paragraph (a) of the definition of “local authority” substitute—

“(a) a charging authority or precepting authority (as defined in section 144 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988), or a combined police authority;

(aa) a fire and rescue authority in Wales constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(3) In paragraph (b) of that definition, for “that Act” substitute “ the Local Government Finance Act 1988 ”.

Commencement Information

I29 Sch. 1 para. 15 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I30 Sch. 1 para. 15 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Public Health Act 1961 (c. 64) E+W

16 E+W In section 75(8) of the Public Health Act 1961 (power of local authorities to make byelaws as to pleasure fairs and roller skating rinks), for “fire authority within the meaning of the Fire Services Act 1947” substitute “ fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 ”.

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I31 Sch. 1 para. 16 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I32 Sch. 1 para. 16 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Pipe-lines Act 1962 (c. 58) E+W

17 (1) Section 37 of the Pipe-lines Act 1962 (persons to be notified of certain pipe-line accidents) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsections (1)(a) and (2)(a), after “fire” insert “ and rescue authority ”.

(3) In subsection (4), for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) “fire and rescue authority” means, in relation to any area, the fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 for the area;”.

Commencement Information

I33 Sch. 1 para. 17 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I34 Sch. 1 para. 17 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Stock Transfer Act 1963 (c. 18) E+W

18 (1) Section 4(1) of the Stock Transfer Act 1963 (interpretation) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For paragraph (aa) of the definition of “local authority” substitute—

“(aa) a fire and rescue authority in Wales constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(3) In paragraph (b) of that definition, for “that Act” substitute “ the Local Government Finance Act 1988 ”.

Commencement Information

I35 Sch. 1 para. 18 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I36 Sch. 1 para. 18 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 (c. 12) E+W

19 (1) Section 31 of the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 (investments) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For paragraph (a)(ia) substitute—

“(ia) a fire and rescue authority in Wales constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(3) In paragraph (a)(ii), for “that Act” substitute “ the Local Government Finance Act 1988 ”.

Commencement Information

I37 Sch. 1 para. 19 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I38 Sch. 1 para. 19 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Gas Act 1965 (c. 36) E+W

20 (1) The Gas Act 1965 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In section 17 (provisions in relation to gas-related accidents), in subsection (5)(a) for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

(3) In section 28(1) (interpretation), for the definition of “fire authority” substitute—

““fire and rescue authority” means a fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004;”.

Commencement Information

I39 Sch. 1 para. 20 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I40 Sch. 1 para. 20 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Public Works Loans Act 1965 (c. 63) E+W

21 (1) Section 2(1) of the Public Works Loans Act 1965 (loans to relevant authorities) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For paragraph (a)(ia) substitute—

“(ia) a fire and rescue authority in Wales constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(3) In paragraph (a)(ii), for “that Act” substitute “ the Local Government Finance Act 1988 ”.

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I41 Sch. 1 para. 21 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I42 Sch. 1 para. 21 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

National Loans Act 1968 (c. 13) E+W

22 (1) Paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 to the National Loans Act 1968 (local loans) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For paragraph (a)(ia) of the definition of “local authority” substitute—

“(ia) a fire and rescue authority in Wales constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(3) In paragraph (a)(ii) of that definition, for “that Act” substitute “ the Local Government Finance Act 1988 ”.

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I43 Sch. 1 para. 22 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I44 Sch. 1 para. 22 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1968 (c. xxxix) E+W

23 (1) The Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1968 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In the provisions mentioned in sub-paragraph (3), for “fire authority” (in each place) substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

(3) The provisions are—

(a) in section 16 (consent to storage of flammable material), subsections (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6);

(b) in section 17 (appeals), subsections (1), (2), (3) and (4);

(c) section 19(1) (powers of entry for inspection);

(d) section 20(1) (offences);

(e) section 24(1) (Crown application).

(4) In section 21 (circumstances where consent not required)—

(a) for “fire authority” (in each place) substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”;

(b) in subsection (1)(b)(iv), for “fire brigade” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I45 Sch. 1 para. 23 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I46 Sch. 1 para. 23 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Gaming Act 1968 (c. 65) E+W+S

24 (1) The Gaming Act 1968 is amended as follows. E+W+S

(2) In section 43(9) (rights of entry to licensed premises), for the words from “fire authority” to “1947)” substitute “ fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 ”.

(3) In Schedule 2 (grant, renewal, cancellation and transfer of licences)—

(a) in paragraph 2(2), for the words from “appropriate fire authority” to “1947)” substitute “ “appropriate fire and rescue authority” means the fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004” ”;

(b) in paragraphs 5(3)(d), 13(1)(d), 14(2) and 20(1)(d), for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

(4) In Schedule 3 (registration of members' clubs in England and Wales), in paragraphs 3(c), 4 and 6, for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

(5) In Schedule 4 (registration of members' clubs in Scotland), in paragraph 8(b) for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

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I47 Sch. 1 para. 24 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I48 Sch. 1 para. 24 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Transport Act 1968 (c. 73) E+W

25 E+W In section 102(4) of the Transport Act 1968 (application to the Crown and exemptions), for “fire brigade” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I49 Sch. 1 para. 25 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I50 Sch. 1 para. 25 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1969 (c. lii) E+W

26 E+W In section 30 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1969 (savings), for paragraph (ii) substitute—

“(ii) any rights or functions exercisable by the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority as the fire and rescue authority, or by any fire-fighters in their employment, in relation to any building, premises, way or place.”

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I51 Sch. 1 para. 26 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I52 Sch. 1 para. 26 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Fire Precautions Act 1971 (c. 40) E+W

27 E+W The Fire Precautions Act 1971 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I53 Sch. 1 para. 27 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I54 Sch. 1 para. 27 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

28 (1) In the provisions mentioned in sub-paragraph (2), for “fire authority” (in each place) substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”. E+W

(2) The provisions are—

(a) in section 1 (use of premises requiring fire certificate), subsections (1) and (3A);

(b) in section 3 (power of fire authority to make fire certificates compulsory), subsections (3), (4), (5) and (7);

(c) in section 4 (rights of appeal against and coming into force of section 3 notices), subsection (4);

(d) in section 5 (application for and issue of fire certificates), subsections (1), (2), (3) and (4);

(e) in section 5A (powers of fire authorities to grant exemptions), subsections (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (7), (8) and (9);

(f) in section 5B (withdrawal of exemptions), subsections (1), (2), (3) and (5);

(g) in section 6 (contents of fire certificate), subsections (2), (5), (6) and (7);

(h) in section 8 (change of conditions affecting adequacy of certain matters specified in fire certificates, etc), subsections (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (9), (11) and (12);

(i) in section 8A (change of conditions affecting premises for which exemption has been granted), subsection (1);

(j) in section 8B (charges in relation to fire certificates), subsections (1) and (3);

(k) in section 9 (rights of appeal in respect of sections 5 to 8), subsections (1), (2) and (3);

(l) in section 9A (duty as to means of escape and for fighting fire), subsection (2);

(m) in section 9D (improvement notices), subsections (1), (2), (3) and (4);

(n) in section 10 (prohibition notices), subsections (2), (3), (4) and (7);

(o) in section 12 (power of Secretary of State to make regulations about fire precautions), subsections (7), (8) and (10);

(p) in section 13 (exercise of certain powers of fire authority in England and Wales), subsections (1) and (3);

(q) in section 16 (duty of local authority to consult fire authority in certain cases), subsections (1) and (2);

(r) in section 17 (duty of fire authorities to consult other authorities before requiring building alterations), subsections (1) and (2);

(s) in section 18 (enforcement of Act), subsections (1) and (2);

(t) in section 27 (appeal from order made on complaint), subsection (1);

(u) in section 27A (civil and other liability), paragraph (a);

(v) in Schedule 2 (special provision for certain premises), paragraph 3(5).

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I55 Sch. 1 para. 28 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I56 Sch. 1 para. 28 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

29 E+W In section 20 (exercise of inspectors' powers)—

(a) in subsection (1), for “officer of the fire brigade maintained by the fire authority” substitute “ employee of the fire and rescue authority ”;

(b) in subsection (2), for “officer of a fire brigade” substitute “ employee of a fire and rescue authority ” and for “the fire authority who maintain that brigade” substitute “ the fire and rescue authority ”.

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I57 Sch. 1 para. 29 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I58 Sch. 1 para. 29 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

30 E+W Section 29 (extension of provisions of the Fire Services Act 1947 relating to inspectors and inquiries) shall cease to have effect.

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I59 Sch. 1 para. 30 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I60 Sch. 1 para. 30 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

31 (1) Section 40 (application to Crown) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (3), for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

(3) In subsection (4)—

(a) for “officer of the fire brigade maintained by the fire authority” substitute “ employee of the fire and rescue authority ”;

(b) for “officer of a fire brigade” substitute “ employee of a fire and rescue authority ”;

(c) for “of the fire authority who maintain that brigade” substitute “ of the fire and rescue authority ”.

(4) In subsection (6), for “officer of the fire brigade maintained by the fire authority” substitute “ employee of the fire and rescue authority ”.

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I61 Sch. 1 para. 31 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I62 Sch. 1 para. 31 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

32 E+W In section 41 (application to UK Atomic Energy Authority premises)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”;

(b) in paragraph (b), for “officer of the fire brigade maintained by the fire authority” substitute “ employee of the fire and rescue authority ”.

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I63 Sch. 1 para. 32 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I64 Sch. 1 para. 32 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

33 (1) Section 43 (interpretation) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For the definition of “fire authority” substitute—

““fire and rescue authority”, in relation to any premises or proposed premises, means the fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 for the area in which the premises are or are to be situated;”.

(3) In the definition of “fire inspector”, for “section 24 of the Fire Services Act 1947” substitute “ section 28 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 ”.

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I65 Sch. 1 para. 33 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I66 Sch. 1 para. 33 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Pensions (Increase) Act 1971 (c. 56) E+W+S

34 E+W+S The Pensions (Increase) Act 1971 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I67 Sch. 1 para. 34 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I68 Sch. 1 para. 34 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

35 (1) Schedule 2 (official pensions) is amended as follows. E+W+S

(2) For paragraphs 16 and 16A substitute—

“16 A pension payable by a Secretary of State in accordance with a scheme brought into operation under section 34 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.

16A A pension which is payable—

(a) by a Secretary of State under regulations made under section 24 of the Superannuation Act 1972; and

(b) to or in respect of a person in respect of whose service a payment may be made under a scheme brought into operation under section 34 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.”

(3) For paragraph 44 substitute—

“44 A pension payable by a fire and rescue authority or a Scottish fire authority in accordance with a scheme brought into operation under section 34 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.”.

(4) Omit paragraph 45.

Commencement Information

I69 Sch. 1 para. 35 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I70 Sch. 1 para. 35 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

36 (1) Paragraph 6(1) of Schedule 3 (meaning of “local authority”) is amended as follows. E+W+S

(2) For paragraph (a)(ia) substitute—

“(ia) a fire and rescue authority in Wales constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(3) In paragraph (a)(ii), for “that Act” substitute “ the Local Government Finance Act 1988 ”.

Commencement Information

I71 Sch. 1 para. 36 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I72 Sch. 1 para. 36 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11) E+W+S

37 E+W+S In section 24(1)(a) of the Superannuation Act 1972 (compensation for loss of office), for “in relation to whom a Scheme may be made in accordance with section 26 of the Fire Services Act 1947 (Firemen’s Pension Scheme)” substitute “ in respect of whose service payments may be made under a scheme brought into operation under section 34 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 ”.

Commencement Information

I73 Sch. 1 para. 37 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I74 Sch. 1 para. 37 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) E+W

38 E+W The Local Government Act 1972 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I75 Sch. 1 para. 38 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I76 Sch. 1 para. 38 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

39 (1) Section 100J (authorities to which Part 5A applies) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (1), for paragraph (f) substitute—

“(f) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies.”

(3) In subsection (4)(c), for “combined fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority falling within subsection (1)(f) above ”.

(4) Omit subsection (5).

Commencement Information

I77 Sch. 1 para. 39 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I78 Sch. 1 para. 39 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

40 E+W Omit section 112(4)(c) (officers to whom subsection (3) does not apply).

Commencement Information

I79 Sch. 1 para. 40 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I80 Sch. 1 para. 40 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

41 (1) Section 168(5) (local financial returns: meaning of “local authority”) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For paragraph (aa) substitute—

“(aa) a fire and rescue authority in Wales constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(3) In paragraph (b), for “that Act” substitute “ the Local Government Finance Act 1988 ”.

Commencement Information

I81 Sch. 1 para. 41 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I82 Sch. 1 para. 41 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7) E+W

42 E+W In section 25(1) of the Local Government Act 1974 (authorities subject to investigation), for paragraph (bg) substitute—

“(bg) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

Commencement Information

I83 Sch. 1 para. 42 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I84 Sch. 1 para. 42 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974 (c. xxiv) E+W

43 E+W In section 15(7) of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974 (exemptions to offence of parking on footways, etc.), in paragraph (a)(i), for “fire brigade purposes” substitute “ fire and rescue authority purposes ”.

Commencement Information

I85 Sch. 1 para. 43 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I86 Sch. 1 para. 43 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (c. 37) E+W

44 E+W In section 23(4) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (provisions in relation to notices), for “fire authority” (in both places) substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I87 Sch. 1 para. 44 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I88 Sch. 1 para. 44 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Control of Pollution Act 1974 (c. 40) E+W

45 E+W In section 62(2)(a) of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 (restrictions on use of loudspeakers in streets), for “fire brigade” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I89 Sch. 1 para. 45 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I90 Sch. 1 para. 45 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1975 (c. xxx) E+W

46 (1) Section 3 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1975 (protection for fire brigade in respect of certain substances) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsections (1), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11) and (14), for “fire authority” (in each place) substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

(3) In subsection (15), for the definition of “fire-fighting purposes” substitute—

““fire-fighting purposes” means any purpose in relation to which a fire and rescue authority has functions under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004;”.

Commencement Information

I91 Sch. 1 para. 46 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I92 Sch. 1 para. 46 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 (c. 52) E+W

47 (1) The Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In sections 3(3) (applications for certificates) and 4(7) (transfer of certificates), for the words from “the chief officer of police” to “for the area in which it” substitute “—

(a) the chief officer of police, and

(b) if the local authority are not the fire and rescue authority, the fire and rescue authority, and

(c) if the local authority are not the building authority, the building authority,

for the area in which the sports ground ”.

(3) In section 4(8) (amendment, replacement or transfer of certificates), for the words from “the chief officer of police” to “about” substitute “—

(a) the chief officer of police, and

(b) if the local authority are not the fire and rescue authority, the fire and rescue authority, and

(c) if the local authority are not the building authority, the building authority,

about ”.

(4) In section 5(5) (appeals: meaning of “interested party”) for paragraph (d) substitute—

“(d) if the local authority are not the fire and rescue authority, the fire and rescue authority; and

(e) if the local authority are not the building authority, the building authority.”

(5) In section 10(8) (procedures in respect of prohibition notices), for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) if the local authority are not the fire and rescue authority, the fire and rescue authority; and

(c) if the local authority are not the building authority, the building authority.”

(6) In section 10A(7) (appeals against prohibition notices), for paragraph (d) substitute—

“(d) if the local authority are not the fire and rescue authority, the fire and rescue authority; and

(e) if the local authority are not the building authority, the building authority.”

(7) In section 11 (powers of entry and inspection), for paragraph (c) substitute—

“(c) if the local authority are not the fire and rescue authority, the fire and rescue authority;

(ca) if the local authority are not the building authority, the building authority; or”.

Commencement Information

I93 Sch. 1 para. 47 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I94 Sch. 1 para. 47 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74) E+W

48 E+W For paragraph 21 of Schedule 1A to the Race Relations Act 1976 (bodies subject to general statutory duty) substitute—

“21 A fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies.”

Commencement Information

I95 Sch. 1 para. 48 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I96 Sch. 1 para. 48 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65) E+W

49 (1) The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In section 2(1) (authorities on whom duty to publish information applies), for paragraph (h) substitute—

“(h) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(3) In section 152(1)(a) (functions and powers of urban development corporations), for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I97 Sch. 1 para. 49 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I98 Sch. 1 para. 49 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Highways Act 1980 (c. 66) E+W

50 (1) Paragraph 3 of Schedule 6 to the Highways Act 1980 (procedure for making and confirming certain orders) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For sub-paragraph (3)(a)(ia) substitute—

“(ia) a fire and rescue authority in Wales constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(3) In sub-paragraph (3)(a)(ii), for “that Act” substitute “ the Local Government Finance Act 1988 ”.

Commencement Information

I99 Sch. 1 para. 50 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I100 Sch. 1 para. 50 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (c. 37) E+W

51 E+W In section 3(2) of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (consideration of applications for licences), for paragraph (c) substitute—

“(c) the fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 for any area in which the whole or any part of the zoo is situated;”.

Commencement Information

I101 Sch. 1 para. 51 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I102 Sch. 1 para. 51 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

New Towns Act 1981 (c. 64) E+W

52 (1) Section 80(1) of the New Towns Act 1981 (interpretation) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For paragraph (aa) of the definition of “local authority” substitute—

“(aa) a fire and rescue authority in Wales constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(3) In paragraph (b) of that definition, for “that Act” substitute “ the Local Government Finance Act 1988 ”.

Commencement Information

I103 Sch. 1 para. 52 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I104 Sch. 1 para. 52 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67) E+W

53 (1) Section 7(1) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (interpretation) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For paragraph (aa) of the definition of “local authority” substitute—

“(aa) a fire and rescue authority in Wales constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(3) In paragraph (b) of that definition, for “that Act” substitute “ the Local Government Finance Act 1988 ”.

Commencement Information

I105 Sch. 1 para. 53 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I106 Sch. 1 para. 53 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (c. 30) E+W

54 (1) The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In the provisions mentioned in sub-paragraph (3), for “fire authority” (in each place) substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

(3) The provisions are—

(a) in section 9 (application of section 10), subsections (1) and (2);

(b) in section 10 (firemen’s switches for luminous tube signs), subsections (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9) and (10).

(4) In section 9(4) (meaning of “fire authority”), for the words from “ “fire authority”” to “1947” substitute “ “fire and rescue authority” means a fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 ”.

(5) In section 10, in subsections (3) and (8)(a) for “firemen” substitute “ fire-fighters ”.

Commencement Information

I107 Sch. 1 para. 54 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I108 Sch. 1 para. 54 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27) E+W

55 E+W In section 87 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (exemptions from speed limits), for “fire brigade” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I109 Sch. 1 para. 55 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I110 Sch. 1 para. 55 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Food Act 1984 (c. 30) E+W

56 (1) The Food Act 1984 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In section 60(d) (market byelaws), for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

(3) In section 61 (interpretation), for the definition of “fire authority” substitute—

““fire and rescue authority” means a fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004;”.

Commencement Information

I111 Sch. 1 para. 56 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I112 Sch. 1 para. 56 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Building Act 1984 (c. 55) E+W

57 (1) The Building Act 1984 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In the provisions mentioned in sub-paragraph (3), for “fire authority” (in each place) substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

(3) The provisions are—

(a) section 15(1) (consultation with fire authority);

(b) section 24(1) (provision of exits etc);

(c) section 48(4) (effect of initial notice);

(d) section 51B(2) (effect of an amendment notice);

(e) in section 71 (requirements for entrances, exits etc in certain places), subsections (1) and (4);

(f) section 72(1) (means of escape from fire);

(g) section 81(6) (duty of local authority to provide copy of notice);

(h) in section 82(1), paragraph (i) (provisions in respect of notices under section 81);

(i) section 126 (interpretation).

Commencement Information

I113 Sch. 1 para. 57 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I114 Sch. 1 para. 57 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51) E+W

58 E+W The Local Government Act 1985 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I115 Sch. 1 para. 58 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I116 Sch. 1 para. 58 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

59 (1) Section 42 (reorganisation of functions) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) Omit subsections (1)(b) and (2).

(3) In subsection (3), omit “fire or”.

Commencement Information

I117 Sch. 1 para. 59 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I118 Sch. 1 para. 59 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

60 E+W In section 60(3) (pensions liabilities of police and fire authorities), for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I119 Sch. 1 para. 60 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I120 Sch. 1 para. 60 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

61 E+W In paragraph 5(a) of Schedule 11 (police and fire services: derelict petroleum tanks), for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I121 Sch. 1 para. 61 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I122 Sch. 1 para. 61 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Housing Act 1985 (c. 68) E+W

62 (1) The Housing Act 1985 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In section 365(3) (local authorities' powers in relation to means of escape from fires), for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

(3) In Schedule 1 (tenancies that are not secure tenancies), in paragraph 2(3) for the words from “fire authority” to “1959)” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I123 Sch. 1 para. 62 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I124 Sch. 1 para. 62 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987 (c. 27) E+W

63 (1) The Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In sections 28(10) (issue of certificates) and 29(7) (transfer of certificates), for the words from “the chief officer of police” to “for the area in which it” substitute “—

(a) the chief officer of police, and

(b) if the local authority are not the fire and rescue authority, the fire and rescue authority, and

(c) if the local authority are not the building authority, the building authority,

for the area in which the sports ground ”.

(3) In section 29(8) (amendment, cancellation etc. of certificates), for the words from “the chief officer of police” to “about” substitute “—

(a) the chief officer of police, and

(b) if the local authority are not the fire and rescue authority, the fire and rescue authority, and

(c) if the local authority are not the building authority, the building authority,

about ”.

(4) In section 30(8) (appeals), for paragraph (d) substitute—

“(d) if the local authority are not the fire and rescue authority, the fire and rescue authority; and

(e) if the local authority are not the building authority, the building authority.”

(5) In section 35 (powers of entry and inspection), for paragraph (c) substitute—

“(c) if the local authority are not the fire and rescue authority, the fire and rescue authority, or

(d) if the local authority are not the building authority, the building authority,”.

Commencement Information

I125 Sch. 1 para. 63 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I126 Sch. 1 para. 63 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (c. 1) E+W

64 E+W In section 842A of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (local authorities), for subsection (2)(f) substitute—

“(f) a fire and rescue authority in Wales constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

Commencement Information

I127 Sch. 1 para. 64 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I128 Sch. 1 para. 64 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9) E+W

65 E+W In Schedule 2 to the Local Government Act 1988 (public authorities required to exclude non-commercial considerations), for “fire authority constituted by a combination scheme” substitute “ fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies ”.

Commencement Information

I129 Sch. 1 para. 65 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I130 Sch. 1 para. 65 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988 (c. 20) E+W

66 E+W In section 19(a) of the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988 (exemption from tolls), for sub-paragraph (ii) substitute—

“(ii) a fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004; or”.

Commencement Information

I131 Sch. 1 para. 66 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I132 Sch. 1 para. 66 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Environment and Safety of Information Act 1988 (c. 30) E+W

67 E+W In the Schedule to the Environment and Safety of Information Act 1988 (authorities with duties in relation to public registers), for “fire authority” in the third column substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I133 Sch. 1 para. 67 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I134 Sch. 1 para. 67 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Local Government Finance Act 1988 (c. 41) E+W

68 (1) The Local Government Finance Act 1988 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In section 74(1) (levying bodies), in paragraph (c) for “combined fire authority,” substitute “ combined fire and rescue authority in Wales ”.

(3) In section 111(2)(m) (relevant authorities) and 112(2)(b) (financial administration of certain authorities), for “combined fire authority” substitute “ combined fire and rescue authority ”.

(4) In section 117(5) (levying bodies), in paragraph (c) for “combined fire authority,” substitute “ combined fire and rescue authority in Wales ”.

(5) For section 144(5) (combined fire authorities), substitute—

“(5) A combined fire and rescue authority is a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies.”

Commencement Information

I135 Sch. 1 para. 68 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I136 Sch. 1 para. 68 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52) E+W

69 E+W In section 85 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (interpretation of Part 2 of that Act), in the definition of “light passenger vehicle”, for the words from “a fire brigade” to “1947)” substitute “ any matter in relation to which a fire and rescue authority has functions (whoever uses it for those purposes) ”.

Commencement Information

I137 Sch. 1 para. 69 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I138 Sch. 1 para. 69 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Football Spectators Act 1989 (c. 37) E+W

70 (1) Section 13 of the Football Spectators Act 1989 (licensing authority’s powers in relation to safety at football grounds) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (3), for the words from “the local authority” to “case)” substitute “—

(a) the local authority;

(b) the chief officer of police;

(c) if the local authority are not the fire and rescue authority, the fire and rescue authority; and

(d) if the local authority are not the building authority, the building authority.”

(3) In subsection (4), for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I139 Sch. 1 para. 70 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I140 Sch. 1 para. 70 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42) E+W

71 (1) The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In section 21(1) (meaning of local authority in Part 1), for paragraph (f) substitute—

“(f) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(3) In section 67(3) (meaning of local authority in Part 5), for paragraph (h) substitute—

“(h) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(4) In section 152(2) (meaning of relevant authority for sections 150 and 151), for paragraph (f) substitute—

“(f) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(5) In section 155(4) (authorities that are local authorities for section 155), for paragraph (h) substitute—

“(h) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies.”

Commencement Information

I141 Sch. 1 para. 71 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I142 Sch. 1 para. 71 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8) E+W

72 (1) Section 336(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (interpretation) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For paragraph (aa) of the definition of “local authority” substitute—

“(aa) a fire and rescue authority in Wales constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

(3) In paragraph (b) of that definition, for “that Act” substitute “ the Local Government Finance Act 1988 ”.

Commencement Information

I143 Sch. 1 para. 72 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I144 Sch. 1 para. 72 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (c. 19) E+W

73 E+W In paragraph 15(1) of Schedule 8 to the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (transitional provisions), for “fire authority” (in both places) substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I145 Sch. 1 para. 73 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I146 Sch. 1 para. 73 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Smoke Detectors Act 1991 (c. 37) E+W

74 E+W In section 2(2) of the Smoke Detectors Act 1991 (power of local authorities to dispense with or relax requirements in relation to smoke detectors), for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I147 Sch. 1 para. 74 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I148 Sch. 1 para. 74 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56) E+W

75 E+W The Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I149 Sch. 1 para. 75 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I150 Sch. 1 para. 75 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

76 (1) Section 57 (duty to supply water for fire-fighting) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsections (2) and (4), for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

(3) In subsection (5)—

(a) after “Subject to” insert “ subsection (5A) and ”;

(b) for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

(4) After subsection (5) insert—

“(5A) Where a fire-hydrant is damaged as the result of any use made of it with the authority of a water undertaker, other than use for the purposes of fire-fighting or for any other purposes of a fire and rescue authority, the fire and rescue authority is not liable for the cost of repairing or replacing the hydrant.”

Commencement Information

I151 Sch. 1 para. 76 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I152 Sch. 1 para. 76 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

77 E+W In section 147(1) (charging for emergency use of water)—

(a) after “Notwithstanding anything” insert “ in section 38(2) of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, or anything ”;

(b) for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I153 Sch. 1 para. 77 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I154 Sch. 1 para. 77 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

78 E+W In paragraph 15 of Schedule 4A (premises not to be disconnected for non-payment of charges), for “fire brigade maintained in pursuance of the Fire Services Act 1947” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I155 Sch. 1 para. 78 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I156 Sch. 1 para. 78 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57) E+W

79 E+W In section 32(2) of the Water Resources Act 1991 (rights to abstract)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for the words from “fire-fighting” to “1947)” substitute “ extinguishing fires or protecting life and property in the event of fire ”;

(b) in paragraph (b), after “used for” insert “ either of ”.

Commencement Information

I157 Sch. 1 para. 79 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I158 Sch. 1 para. 79 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Severn Bridges Act 1992 (c. 3) E+W

80 E+W In section 8 of the Severn Bridges Act 1992 (vehicles subject to tolls), in subsection (5)(a) for “fire authority under the Fire Services Acts 1947 to 1959” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I159 Sch. 1 para. 80 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I160 Sch. 1 para. 80 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14) E+W

81 E+W In section 39(1) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (major precepting authorities), for paragraph (da) substitute—

“(da) a fire and rescue authority in England constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

Commencement Information

I161 Sch. 1 para. 81 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I162 Sch. 1 para. 81 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Local Government Act 1992 (c. 19) E+W

82 (1) Section 18 of the Local Government Act 1992 (consequences of structural changes) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) Omit subsection (3).

(3) In subsection (4), for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) his power to make a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (combined fire and rescue authorities),”.

Commencement Information

I163 Sch. 1 para. 82 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I164 Sch. 1 para. 82 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 (c. 25) E+W

83 E+W In section 1(10) of the Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 (bodies to which power to provide advice and assistance applies), for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

Commencement Information

I165 Sch. 1 para. 83 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I166 Sch. 1 para. 83 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Welsh Language Act 1993 (c. 38) E+W

84 E+W In section 6(1) of the Welsh Language Act 1993 (meaning of public body), for paragraph (e) substitute—

“(e) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

Commencement Information

I167 Sch. 1 para. 84 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I168 Sch. 1 para. 84 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 (c. 22) E+W

85 (1) Schedule 2 to the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 (exempt vehicles) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In paragraph 4(2) (fire engines), for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) is used solely for purposes in relation to which a fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 has functions (whoever uses it for those purposes).”

(3) In paragraph 5 (other vehicles kept by fire authorities)—

(a) for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”;

(b) for “fire brigade service” substitute “ functions ”.

Commencement Information

I169 Sch. 1 para. 85 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I170 Sch. 1 para. 85 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

London Local Authorities Act 1995 (c. x) E+W

86 (1) The London Local Authorities Act 1995 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In the provisions mentioned in sub-paragraph (3), for “fire authority” (in each place) substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

(3) The provisions are—

(a) section 2 (interpretation);

(b) in section 17 (applications), subsections (1), (2) and (3);

(c) section 22(3) (variation of near beer licences);

(d) section 25(3) (powers of entry).

(4) In section 5(5) (right to stop in prohibited zones), in paragraph (c) for “fire brigade” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I171 Sch. 1 para. 86 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I172 Sch. 1 para. 86 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21) E+W

87 E+W In section 135(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (restrictions on transfer of oil at night), for “fire brigade” substitute “ fire and rescue authority or other employer of fire-fighters ”.

Commencement Information

I173 Sch. 1 para. 87 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I174 Sch. 1 para. 87 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Audit Commission Act 1998 (c. 18) E+W

88 E+W In paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Audit Commission Act 1998 (accounts subject to audit), for paragraph (m) substitute—

“(m) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

Commencement Information

I175 Sch. 1 para. 88 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I176 Sch. 1 para. 88 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37) E+W

89 (1) The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In section 5 (authorities responsible for strategies)—

(a) in subsection (1)(d), for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”;

(b) in subsection (5), for the definition of “fire authority” substitute—

““fire and rescue authority” means—

(a) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;

(b) a metropolitan county fire and civil defence authority; or

(c) the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority;”.

(3) In section 17(2) (duty of authorities to consider crime and disorder implications), for “a fire authority constituted by a combination scheme under the Fire Services Act 1947 (c. 41)” substitute “ a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies ”.

Commencement Information

I177 Sch. 1 para. 89 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I178 Sch. 1 para. 89 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Local Government Act 1999 (c. 27) E+W

90 E+W The Local Government Act 1999 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I179 Sch. 1 para. 90 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I180 Sch. 1 para. 90 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

91 E+W In section 1(1) (best value authorities), for paragraph (e) substitute—

“(e) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies, and a metropolitan county fire and civil defence authority;”.

Commencement Information

I181 Sch. 1 para. 91 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I182 Sch. 1 para. 91 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

92 E+W In section 29(2)(a) (modifications of Part 1 for Wales: authorities which are not best value authorities) omit “or (e)”.

Commencement Information

I183 Sch. 1 para. 92 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I184 Sch. 1 para. 92 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

London Local Authorities Act 2000 (c. vii) E+W

93 E+W In section 6 of the London Local Authorities Act 2000 (parking outside designated parking places), in the amended section 5(4) of the London Local Authorities Act 1995 at paragraph (c), for “fire brigade” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I185 Sch. 1 para. 93 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I186 Sch. 1 para. 93 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Local Government Act 2000 (c. 22) E+W

94 E+W In section 49(6) of the Local Government Act 2000 (authorities that must be consulted regarding principles governing conduct of members), for paragraph (l) substitute—

“(l) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies,”.

Commencement Information

I187 Sch. 1 para. 94 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I188 Sch. 1 para. 94 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36) E+W

95 E+W In Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (public authorities), for paragraph 14 substitute—

“14 A fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies.”

Commencement Information

I189 Sch. 1 para. 95 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I190 Sch. 1 para. 95 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Capital Allowances Act 2001 (c. 2) E+W

96 E+W In section 29(3)(a) of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (expenditure incurred for fire safety), for “fire authority” (in both places) substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I191 Sch. 1 para. 96 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I192 Sch. 1 para. 96 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16) E+W

97 (1) The Table in section 1(1) of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (offences leading to on the spot penalties) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) Omit the entry for section 31 of the Fire Services Act 1947.

(3) At the end add—

“Section 49 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21)

Knowingly giving a false alarm of fire”

Commencement Information

I193 Sch. 1 para. 97 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I194 Sch. 1 para. 97 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Licensing Act 2003 (c. 17) E+W

98 (1) The Licensing Act 2003 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In the provisions mentioned in sub-paragraph (3), for “fire authority” (in each place) substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

(3) The provisions are—

(a) in section 5 (statement of licensing policy), subsection (3)(b);

(b) in section 13 (meaning of “responsible authority”), subsection (4)(b);

(c) in section 69 (meaning of “responsible authority”), subsection (4)(b);

(d) in section 177(8) (dancing and music in small premises), paragraph (b) of the definition of “permitted capacity”.

Commencement Information

I195 Sch. 1 para. 98 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I196 Sch. 1 para. 98 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26) E+W

99 E+W The Local Government Act 2003 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I197 Sch. 1 para. 99 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I198 Sch. 1 para. 99 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

100 E+W In section 23(1) (local authorities) for paragraph (m) substitute—

“(m) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

Commencement Information

I199 Sch. 1 para. 100 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I200 Sch. 1 para. 100 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

101 E+W In section 33(1) (interpretation of Chapter 1) for paragraph (l) substitute—

“(l) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies;”.

Commencement Information

I201 Sch. 1 para. 101 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I202 Sch. 1 para. 101 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

102 E+W In section 99(7) (performance categories of English local authorities), in the definition of “English local authority” omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (d) and after paragraph (e) insert—

“(f) a metropolitan fire and civil defence authority,

(g) the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority, or

(h) a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies.”

Commencement Information

I203 Sch. 1 para. 102 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I204 Sch. 1 para. 102 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

103 E+W In section 101(7) (staff transfer matters: general), omit paragraph (b) and the word “or” immediately preceding it.

Commencement Information

I205 Sch. 1 para. 103 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I206 Sch. 1 para. 103 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Fire Services Act 2003 (c. 36) E+W

104 E+W The Fire Services Act 2003 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I207 Sch. 1 para. 104 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I208 Sch. 1 para. 104 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

105 (1) Section 1 (Secretary of State’s powers) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsections (1)(a), (3) and (5)(a) for “fire brigade members” substitute “ employees of a fire and rescue authority ”.

(3) Omit subsections (1)(b), (2) and (4) and, in subsection (5)(b), the words from “(including” to “authorities)”.

(4) In subsection (9) for “fire authority” substitute “ fire and rescue authority ”.

Commencement Information

I209 Sch. 1 para. 105 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I210 Sch. 1 para. 105 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

106 (1) Section 3 (supplemental provisions) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) for the definition of “fire authority” substitute—

““fire and rescue authority” means a fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004;”;

(b) omit the definitions of “fire brigade” and “fire brigade member”;

(c) in the definition of “negotiating body”—

(i) for “fire authorities” substitute “ fire and rescue authorities ”;

(ii) for “fire brigade members” (in both places) substitute “ employees of fire and rescue authorities ”.

(3) Omit subsection (3).

(4) In subsection (4)—

(a) in paragraph (b), for “fire authority or fire authorities” substitute “ fire and rescue authority or fire and rescue authorities ”;

(b) in paragraph (c), for “a fire brigade member there were substituted references to” substitute “ employees of a fire and rescue authority there were substituted references to members of ”;

(c) omit paragraph (e).

Commencement Information

I211 Sch. 1 para. 106 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I212 Sch. 1 para. 106 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Section 54

SCHEDULE 2 E+W+S Repeals

Commencement Information

I213 Sch. 2 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)

I214 Sch. 2 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

Short title and chapter	Extent of repeal
London County Council (General Powers) Act 1894 (c. ccxii)	Section 4.
Public Health Act 1936 (c. 49)	In section 343(1), the definition of “fire authority”.
Fire Services Act 1947 (c. 41)	The whole Act.
Civil Defence Act 1948 (c. 5)	In section 5, the words “and brigades”. In section 9(1), the definition of “fire brigade”.
London County Council (General Powers) Act 1949 (c. lv)	Section 51.
Fire Services Act 1951 (c. 27)	The whole Act.
Fire Services Act 1959 (c. 44)	The whole Act.
Fire Precautions Act 1971 (c. 40)	Section 29.
Pensions (Increase) Act 1971 (c. 56)	Section 15. In Schedule 2, paragraph 45.
Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11)	Section 16.
Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)	Section 100J(5). Section 112(4)(c).
Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51)	In section 42, subsections (1)(b) and (2) and, in subsection (3), the words “fire or”. In Schedule 11, paragraph 2(1) and (2).
Water Act 1989 (c. 15)	In Schedule 25, paragraph 9.
Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42)	Section 2(6)(b). Section 7(2)(b).
Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)	Section 57(10). Section 147(4).
Local Government Act 1992 (c. 19)	Section 18(3).
Police and Firemen’s Pensions Act 1997 (c. 52)	Sections 1(3) and 3.
Merchant Shipping and Maritime Security Act 1997 (c. 28)	Section 4.
Local Government Act 1999 (c. 27)	In section 29(2)(a), the words “or (e)”.
Local Government Act 2000 (c. 22)	In Schedule 5, paragraph 14.
Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16)	In the Table in section 1(1), the entry for section 31 of the Fire Services Act 1947.
Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Act 2003 (c. 10)	In the Schedule, paragraph 1.
Marine Safety Act 2003 (c. 16)	Section 2.
Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26)	In section 99(7), the word “or” at the end of paragraph (d). In section 101(7), paragraph (b) and the word “or” immediately preceding it. Section 121. In Schedule 7, paragraph 1.
Fire Services Act 2003 (c. 36)	In section 1, subsections (1)(b), (2), (4) and, in subsection (5)(b), the words from “(including” to “authorities)”. In section 3— (a) in subsection (2), the definitions of “fire brigade” and “fire brigade member”; (b) subsections (3) and (4)(e).