Application of Regulations3

1

These Regulations apply to any premises where—

a

the premises are used as a railway station;

b

members of the public have access to the premises (whether on payment or otherwise); and

c

there is a railway platform in the premises which is an enclosed underground platform.

2

A railway platform is an enclosed platform if the platform and the permanent way to which it is adjacent are situated wholly or mainly in a tunnel or wholly or mainly within or under any building.

3

A railway platform is an underground platform if the level of the roof or ceiling immediately above the platform and the permanent way to which it is adjacent is below the level of the surface of the ground adjacent to any exit from the railway station providing a means of escape from the station in case of fire.

4

A railway platform is situated mainly in a tunnel or mainly within or under a building if the platform and the permanent way to which it is adjacent are covered by any part of a tunnel or building for more than half the length of the platform.

5

These Regulations apply to premises owned or occupied by the Crown.