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(4) In section 26 (modification of section 72 of the Building Act 1984) omit subsection (3).

(5) In section 42 (byelaws with regard to certain temporary structures)—

(a) in subsection (1) after the words “fire authority” insert “and subject to subsection (1A)”; and
(b) after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A) No byelaw may be made under this section in so far as it relates to any matter in relation to which requirements or prohibitions are or could be imposed by or under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.”.

Worcester City Council Act 1985

39.—(1) The Worcester City Council Act 1985(a)[1] is amended as follows.

(2) In section 27 (safety of stands)—

(a) in subsection (6) after the words “conditions which” insert “subject to subsection (6A),”; and
(b) after subsection (6) insert—
“(6A) No modification or condition may be required under subsection (6) above in so far as it relates to any matter in relation to which requirements or prohibitions are or could be imposed by or under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.”.

(3) In section 28 (byelaws with regard to certain temporary structures)—

(a) in subsection (1) after the words “fire authority” insert “and subject to subsection (1A)”; and
(b) after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A) No byelaw may be made under this section in so far as it relates to any matter in relation to which requirements or prohibitions are or could be imposed by or under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.”.

(4) In section 45 (provision of means of escape from fire in certain buildings), omit subsection (1)(b)(iv) and subsection (3).

Poole Borough Council Act 1986

40.—(1) The Poole Borough Council Act 1986(b)[2] is amended as follows.

(2) In section 6 (safety of stands)—

(a) in subsection (6) after the words “conditions which” insert “subject to subsection (6A),”; and
(b) after subsection (6) insert—
“(6A) No modification or condition may be required under subsection (6) above in so far as it relates to any matter in relation to which requirements or prohibitions are or could be imposed by or under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.”.

(3) In section 12(1) (fire and safety precautions in public and other buildings) for the words from “If it appears” to “such building” substitute “If it appears to the Council that for the purpose of preventing injury or danger (other than injury or danger arising from fire) to persons resorting to any building to which section 24 of the Building Act 1984 (provision of passages) applies”.

(4) Omit section 13 (fire precautions in buildings used for storage of flammable substances).

(5) In section 16 (modification of section 72 of the Building Act 1984) omit subsection (3).


  1. (a) 1985 (c. xliii).
  2. (b) 1986 (c. i).

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