20 Exercise on behalf of fire inspectors of their powers by officers of fire brigades.E+W+S
(1)The like powers as are in relation to any premises conferred by section 19 of this Act on a fire inspector shall be exercisable by an [F1officer of the fire brigade maintained by the fire authority [F1employee of the fire and rescue authority]] when authorised in writing by such an inspector for the purpose of reporting to him on any matter falling within his duties under this Act; and subsections (4) and (6) of that section shall, with the necessary modifications, apply accordingly.
(2)A fire inspector shall not authorise an [F2officer of a fire brigade [F2employee of a fire and rescue authority]] under this section except with the consent of [F2the fire authority who maintain that brigade [F2the fire and rescue authority]].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 20(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.10.2004 except in relation to W., 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 1 para. 29(a); S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2
F2Words in s. 20(2) substituted (E.W.) (1.10.2004 except in relation to W., 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 1 para. 29(b); S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 20 applied (with modifications) (1.12.1997) by S.I. 1997/1840, reg. 17(1)(2)