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2.—(1) A fire and rescue authority must make provision in its area for the purposes of—
(a)removing chemical, biological or radio-active contaminants from people in the event of an emergency(1) involving the release or potential release of such contaminants; and
(b)containing, for a reasonable period, any water used for a purpose mentioned in sub-paragraph (a).
(2) In taking action for a purpose mentioned in paragraph (1) a fire and rescue authority must make arrangements for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to prevent or limit serious harm to the environment.
“Emergency” is defined in section 58 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.
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