Fire precautionsE+W
38.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2) the registered person must, in relation to relevant premises–
(a)take adequate precautions against the risk of fire, including the provision of fire prevention and detection equipment;
(b)provide adequate means of escape in the event of a fire;
(c)make adequate arrangements—
(i)for detecting, containing and extinguishing fires;
(ii)for giving warnings of fires;
(iii)for evacuation in the event of a fire;
(iv)for the maintenance of all fire prevention and detection equipment; and
(v)for reviewing fire precautions, and testing fire prevention and detection equipment, at suitable intervals;
(d)make arrangements for persons working with relevant children on relevant premises to receive suitable training in fire prevention;
(e)ensure by means of fire drills and practices at suitable intervals, that the persons working with relevant children, and, so far as practicable, the relevant children, are aware of the procedure to be followed in case of fire; and
(f)consult with the fire and rescue authority about the matters described in sub-paragraphs (a) to (e).
(2) Where the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 M1 applies to the relevant premises–
(a)paragraph (1) does not apply; and
(b)the registered person must ensure that the requirements of that Order and any regulations made under it, except for article 23 (duties of employees), are complied with in respect of the premises.
(3) In this regulation “fire and rescue authority” (“awdurdod tân ac achub”) means the fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 M2 for the area in which the relevant premises are situated.