Fire inspector - Revision history

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	* Fire door inspector.		* Fire door inspector.
	* Fire Door Inspection Scheme.		* Fire Door Inspection Scheme.
		+	* Fire marshal.
	* Fire Prevention on Construction Sites.		* Fire Prevention on Construction Sites.
	* Fire protection engineering.		* Fire protection engineering.

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	* Fire Prevention on Construction Sites.		* Fire Prevention on Construction Sites.
	* Fire protection engineering.		* Fire protection engineering.
		+	* Fire safety design.
	* Health and safety executive.		* Health and safety executive.
	* Joint fire code.		* Joint fire code.

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	The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 consolidated and rationalised previous fire safety legislation and reduced the number of enforcing authorities dealing with general fire safety matters.		The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 consolidated and rationalised previous fire safety legislation and reduced the number of enforcing authorities dealing with general fire safety matters.

	For the purposes of the Order, enforcing authorities may be:		For the purposes of the Order, enforcing authorities may be:
−	*The fire and rescue authority for the area in which premises are, or are to be.	+
−	*The Health and Safety Executive in relation to certain nuclear installations, ships undergoing works and construction sites.	+	* The fire and rescue authority for the area in which premises are, or are to be.
−	*The fire service maintained by the Secretary of State for Defence in relation to the armed forces.	+	* The Health and Safety Executive in relation to certain nuclear installations, ships undergoing works and construction sites.
−	*The relevant local authority in relation to sports grounds and stands.	+	* The fire service maintained by the Secretary of State for Defence in relation to the armed forces.
−	*A fire inspector, in relation to premises owned or occupied by the Crown, or in which the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is the responsible person.	+	* The relevant local authority in relation to sports grounds and stands.
		+	* A fire inspector, in relation to premises owned or occupied by the Crown, or in which the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is the responsible person.

	Enforcing authorities may appoint inspectors to perform their duties.		Enforcing authorities may appoint inspectors to perform their duties.

	According to the order:		According to the order:
−	*A ‘fire inspector’ means an inspector or assistant inspector appointed under section 28 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004;	+
−	*An ‘inspector’ means an inspector appointed under article 26 of the Order (relating to enforcement) or a fire inspector.	+	* A ‘fire inspector’ means an inspector or assistant inspector appointed under section 28 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004;
		+	* An ‘inspector’ means an inspector appointed under article 26 of the Order (relating to enforcement) or a fire inspector.

	The powers of inspectors include anything necessary for the purpose of carrying out the Order, including:		The powers of inspectors include anything necessary for the purpose of carrying out the Order, including:
−	*Entering premises, but without the use of force.	+
−	*Making inquiries necessary to determine whether the provisions of the order apply or have been complied with and to identify the responsible person.	+	* Entering premises, but without the use of force.
−	*Requiring the production of information.	+	* Making inquiries necessary to determine whether the provisions of the order apply or have been complied with and to identify the responsible person.
−	*Requiring any person having responsibilities in relation to premises to provide facilities and assistance to exercise their powers.	+	* Requiring the production of information.
−	*Taking samples of any articles or substances for the purpose of ascertaining their fire resistance or flammability.	+	* Requiring any person having responsibilities in relation to premises to provide facilities and assistance to exercise their powers.
−	*Causing articles or substances to be dismantled or subject to any process or test, but not so as to damage or destroy them unless this is necessary.	+	* Taking samples of any articles or substances for the purpose of ascertaining their fire resistance or flammability.
		+	* Causing articles or substances to be dismantled or subject to any process or test, but not so as to damage or destroy them unless this is necessary.

	Inspectors must, if asked, produce evidence of their authority and if requested exercise their powers in the presence of people responsible for the premises. They must also consult to ascertain what dangers there may be of dismantling or testing articles or substances.		Inspectors must, if asked, produce evidence of their authority and if requested exercise their powers in the presence of people responsible for the premises. They must also consult to ascertain what dangers there may be of dismantling or testing articles or substances.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Fire and rescue service.	+
−	*Fire authority.	+	* Fire.
−	*Fire compartment.	+	* Fire and rescue service.
−	*Fire damper.	+	* Fire authority.
−	*Fire detection and alarm system.	+	* Fire compartment.
−	*Fire door inspector.	+	* Fire damper.
−	*Fire Door Inspection Scheme.	+	* Fire detection and alarm system.
−	*Fire Prevention on Construction Sites.	+	* Fire door inspector.
−	*Fire protection engineering.	+	* Fire Door Inspection Scheme.
−	*Health and safety executive.	+	* Fire Prevention on Construction Sites.
−	*Joint fire code.	+	* Fire protection engineering.
−	*Means of escape.	+	* Health and safety executive.
−	*The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.	+	* Joint fire code.
−	*Visual alarm devices - their effectiveness in warning of fire.	+	* Means of escape.
		+	* The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
		+	* Visual alarm devices - their effectiveness in warning of fire.

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	The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 consolidated and rationalised previous fire safety legislation and reduced the number of enforcing authorities dealing with general fire safety matters.		The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 consolidated and rationalised previous fire safety legislation and reduced the number of enforcing authorities dealing with general fire safety matters.
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	*Requiring any person having responsibilities in relation to premises to provide facilities and assistance to exercise their powers.		*Requiring any person having responsibilities in relation to premises to provide facilities and assistance to exercise their powers.
	*Taking samples of any articles or substances for the purpose of ascertaining their fire resistance or flammability.		*Taking samples of any articles or substances for the purpose of ascertaining their fire resistance or flammability.
−	*Causing articles or substances to be dismantled or subject to any process or test, but not so as to damage or destroy it unless this is necessary.	+	*Causing articles or substances to be dismantled or subject to any process or test, but not so as to damage or destroy them unless this is necessary.

	Inspectors must, if asked, produce evidence of their authority and if requested exercise their powers in the presence of people responsible for the premises. They must also consult to ascertain what dangers there may be of dismantling or testing articles or substances.		Inspectors must, if asked, produce evidence of their authority and if requested exercise their powers in the presence of people responsible for the premises. They must also consult to ascertain what dangers there may be of dismantling or testing articles or substances.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Building regulations.
	*Fire and rescue service.		*Fire and rescue service.
	*Fire authority.		*Fire authority.

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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 consolidated and rationalised previous fire safety legislation and reduced the number of enforcing authorities dealing with general fire safety matters.

For the purposes of the Order, enforcing authorities may be:
*The fire and rescue authority for the area in which premises are, or are to be.
*The Health and Safety Executive in relation to certain nuclear installations, ships undergoing works and construction sites.
*The fire service maintained by the Secretary of State for Defence in relation to the armed forces.
*The relevant local authority in relation to sports grounds and stands.
*A fire inspector, in relation to premises owned or occupied by the Crown, or in which the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is the responsible person.

Enforcing authorities may appoint inspectors to perform their duties.

According to the order:
*A ‘fire inspector’ means an inspector or assistant inspector appointed under section 28 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004;
*An ‘inspector’ means an inspector appointed under article 26 of the Order (relating to enforcement) or a fire inspector.

The powers of inspectors include anything necessary for the purpose of carrying out the Order, including:
*Entering premises, but without the use of force.
*Making inquiries necessary to determine whether the provisions of the order apply or have been complied with and to identify the responsible person.
*Requiring the production of information.
*Requiring any person having responsibilities in relation to premises to provide facilities and assistance to exercise their powers.
*Taking samples of any articles or substances for the purpose of ascertaining their fire resistance or flammability.
*Causing articles or substances to be dismantled or subject to any process or test, but not so as to damage or destroy it unless this is necessary.

Inspectors must, if asked, produce evidence of their authority and if requested exercise their powers in the presence of people responsible for the premises. They must also consult to ascertain what dangers there may be of dismantling or testing articles or substances.

See also Fire door inspector.

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=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
*Building regulations.
*Fire and rescue service.
*Fire authority.
*Fire compartment.
*Fire damper.
*Fire detection and alarm system.
*Fire door inspector.
*Fire Door Inspection Scheme.
*Fire Prevention on Construction Sites.
*Fire protection engineering.
*Health and safety executive.
*Joint fire code.
*Means of escape.
*The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
*Visual alarm devices - their effectiveness in warning of fire.

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