UK Act of Parliament 2006 Northern Ireland

Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006

This Order consolidates with amendments the law relating to fire services in Northern Ireland and makes new provision with respect to fire safety.

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Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Imprisonment 3 of 26 obligations carry up to 2 years imprisonment. 8 carry different penalties and 15 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person12 Employer2 Statutory Undertaker1 Director or Officer1 Employee1

Plus 9 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

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Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts
Employer — also bound by 682 other Acts
TULRCA 1992 72 duties
Statutory Undertaker — also bound by 179 other Acts
Director or Officer — also bound by 429 other Acts
Companies Act 2006 126 duties
Employee — also bound by 189 other Acts

What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

INTRODUCTORY

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2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.001 Title and commencement (opens in a new tab)
s.002 Interpretation: general (opens in a new tab)
Part 2

FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

11 of 25 sections shown
s.004 Fire safety (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Fire and Rescue Board must promote fire safety and provide adviceStatutory regulator
s.005 Fire-fighting (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service must provide fire-fighting servicesStatutory regulator
s.006 Road traffic accidents (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Board must provide road accident servicesStatutory regulator
s.015 Duty to secure water supply (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Fire and Rescue Board must ensure adequate water supply for emergenciesStatutory regulator
s.017 Fire hydrants (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Unauthorised use or damage of a fire hydrantAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.021 Exercise of powers under Articles 19 and 20: securing of premises (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Authorised officers must secure premises after entryStatutory regulator
s.022 Articles 18 to 21: offences (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Obstructing or failing to assist fire investigatorsAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.023 False alarms (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Cause a false fire or emergency alarmAny Person
s.art016 Supply of water by water undertakers Regulated
  • Water companies must agree to supply water for fire-fightingStatutory Undertaker
s.art016 Emergency supply by water undertakers Prosecution
  • Fail to provide emergency water supply when requestedAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.art017 Notice of works affecting water supply and fire hydrants Prosecution
  • Fail to give required notice for water or fire‑hydrant worksAny Person

Unlimited fine

14 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.003 The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Board (opens in a new tab)
s.007 Emergencies (opens in a new tab)
s.008 Power to respond to other eventualities (opens in a new tab)
s.009 Powers of Board in relation to external matters (opens in a new tab)
s.010 General powers of the Board (opens in a new tab)
s.011 Acquisition and disposal of land by the Board (opens in a new tab)
s.012 Arrangements with others for assistance (opens in a new tab)
s.013 Arrangements for carrying out of functions by others (opens in a new tab)
s.014 Charging (opens in a new tab)
s.016 Use of water (opens in a new tab)
s.018 Powers of fire and rescue officers in an emergency, etc. (opens in a new tab)
s.019 Powers of authorised officers in relation to obtaining information (opens in a new tab)
s.020 Powers of authorised officers in relation to investigating fires (opens in a new tab)
s.024 Interpretation of Part II (opens in a new tab)
Part 3

FIRE SAFETY

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s.025 Duties of employers to employees (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Protect employees from fire risks and conduct fire risk assessmentsEmployer
s.026 Duties in relation to relevant premises (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Assess fire risks and implement safety measures in your premisesAny Person
s.027 Taking of measures under Article 25 or 26: considerations (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Apply specific principles when implementing fire safety measuresAny Person
s.028 Duties of employees (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Employees must take care regarding fire safety and cooperate with employersEmployee
s.033 Functions of the Board (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Board must enforce fire safety dutiesStatutory regulator
s.035 Exercise of powers under Article 34: securing of premises (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Authorised officers must secure premises after entryStatutory regulator
s.041 Offences (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Fail to carry out fire safety duties (Articles 25‑27)Any Person
s.042 Offences by bodies corporate and partnerships (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Be held liable for partnership or corporate fire‑safety offenceDirector or Officer
s.043 Offence due to fault of other person (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Be liable for another's fire safety offenceAny Person
s.045 Prohibition on charging employees (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Do not charge employees for fire safety equipment or dutiesEmployer
s.049 Crown application, etc. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Pretend to be a HSENI authorised officerAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

17 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.029 Risk assessments: power to make regulations (opens in a new tab)
s.030 Fire safety: power to make regulations (opens in a new tab)
s.031 Power to make further provision for protection of fire and rescue officers, etc. (opens in a new tab)
s.032 Special case: temporary suspension of fire safety duties (opens in a new tab)
s.034 Powers of authorised officers (opens in a new tab)
s.036 Prohibition notices (opens in a new tab)
s.037 Enforcement notices (opens in a new tab)
s.038 Alterations notices (opens in a new tab)
s.039 Determination of disputes (opens in a new tab)
s.040 Appeals (opens in a new tab)
s.044 Employee's act or omission not to afford employer defence (opens in a new tab)
s.046 Civil liability for breach of statutory duty (opens in a new tab)
s.047 Consequential restriction of application of Part II of Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (opens in a new tab)
s.048 Suspension of terms and conditions of licences dealing with same matters as this Part (opens in a new tab)
s.050 Meaning of “relevant premises” (opens in a new tab)
s.051 Meaning of “fire safety measures” (opens in a new tab)
s.052 Interpretation of Part III (opens in a new tab)
Part 4

FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT

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s.053 Framework document (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • The Department must prepare a fire and rescue framework documentCrown / Minister / Government department
s.056 Directions to the Board (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • The Board must comply with Departmental directionsCrown / Minister / Government department
2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.054 Miscellaneous functions (opens in a new tab)
s.055 Inspectors (opens in a new tab)
Part 5

SUPPLEMENTARY

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s.057 Assaults on, and obstruction of, fire and rescue officers, etc. (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Assault or obstruct fire and rescue officerAny Person
s.058 Restriction on disclosure of information (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Unauthorised disclosure of fire service informationAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.059 Prohibition on employment of police (opens in a new tab)
s.060 Preservation of existing pension schemes, etc. (opens in a new tab)
Part 6

GENERAL

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3 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.061 Ancillary provision (opens in a new tab)
s.062 Orders and regulations (opens in a new tab)
s.063 Minor and consequential amendments and repeals (opens in a new tab)
Schedules

Schedules

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63 other schedules
s.001 THE NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE BOARD (opens in a new tab)
s.sch001 (1) The Board shall not be regarded–
s.sch001 Any contract or instrument which, if entered into or executed...
s.sch001 A document purporting to be– (a) duly executed under the...
s.sch001 Sections 23 to 27, 31, 48, 123, 126 and 127...
s.sch001 (1) The Board may– (a) constitute committees of such of...
s.sch001 (1) The Department may make payments to the Board out...
s.sch001 (1) The Board shall– (a) keep proper accounts and proper...
s.sch001 (1) As soon as practicable after the end of each...
s.sch001 In Part II of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland...
s.sch001 In Schedule 2 to the Commissioner for Complaints (Northern Ireland)...
s.sch001 In Part VII of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of...
s.sch001 (1) The Board shall consist of the following members–
s.sch001 In this Schedule– ”bankruptcy restrictions order” means an order made...
s.sch001 (1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, a...
s.sch001 (1) The Board shall pay to the non-executive members such...
s.sch001 (1) The Board shall have– (a) a Chief Fire and...
s.sch001 (1) The Board shall pay to its employees such remuneration...
s.sch001 (1) The quorum for a meeting of the Board shall...
s.sch001 The validity of any proceedings of the Board, or of...
s.sch001 (1) The application of the seal of the Board shall...
s.sch002 TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS, ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND STAFF OF FIRE AUTHORITY FOR NORTHERN IRELAND (opens in a new tab)
s.sch002 In this Schedule “the Authority” means the Fire Authority for...
s.sch002 (1) The functions exercisable by the Authority immediately before the...
s.sch002 (1) All property, rights and liabilities to which the Authority...
s.sch002 (1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), this paragraph applies...
s.sch002 (1) Any reference in any statutory provision or document to...
s.sch002 (1) In this paragraph “the relevant period” means the period–...
s.sch003 MINOR AND CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS (opens in a new tab)
s.sch003 In section 9(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “public body”,...
s.sch003 In Schedule 13 (hereditaments excluded from exemption), for the words...
s.sch003 In Article 25(5) (provisions supplementary to Articles 23 and 24...
s.sch003 In Article 42(2)(a) (noise in streets), for the words “fire...
s.sch003 In Article 67(5) (bye-laws as to pleasure fairs), for the...
s.sch003 In Article 31A(7) (approval of design, construction, etc. of motor...
s.sch003 In Schedule 1 (licensing places of entertainment)–
s.sch003 In Article 2(2) (interpretation), for the definition of “the Fire...
s.sch003 In Articles 5, 9, 10, 15 and 16, for the...
s.sch003 In Schedule 4 (houses in multiple occupation: means of escape...
s.sch003 In Schedule 1 (relevant notices and enforcing authorities)–
s.sch003 In section 176(1) (general interpretation), in the definition of “fire...
s.sch003 In Schedule 2 (exempt vehicles)– (a) in paragraph 4(2) (fire...
s.sch003 In section 135(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (restrictions...
s.sch003 In Article 60 (fire authority etc. to be notified of...
s.sch003 In Article 42(1) (exemption for fire engines, etc.) for the...
s.sch003 In section 29 (allowances for fire safety)–
s.sch003 In Article 2(2) (interpretation), for the definition of “the Fire...
s.sch003 In Article 5 (contents of safety certificates) after paragraph (3)...
s.sch003 In Articles 6 to 10, 15 to 17 and 23,...
s.sch003 In Article 7 (amendment etc. of certificates)–
s.sch003 After Article 7 insert– Safety certificates: fire safety A safety certificate has no effect to the extent that...
s.sch003 In section 43(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “public body”,...
s.sch003 In Article 14 (contents of safety certificates for stands) after...
s.sch003 In Article 16 (amendment etc. of certificates)–
s.sch003 After Article 16 insert– Safety certificates: fire safety A safety certificate has no effect to the extent that...
s.sch003 In Article 21(3) (exclusion of other statutory requirements)–
s.sch003 In section 76(3) (expenses), for “the Fire Services (Northern Ireland)...
s.sch003 In section 81(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “fire authority”,...
s.sch003 In section 12(7) (contracts of the Fire Authority for Northern...
s.sch003 In section 12 (fire service pensions)– (a) in subsection (1),...
s.sch003 For paragraph 16 of Schedule 2 substitute– A pension payable in accordance with any scheme under the...
s.sch003 In Article 35(1) (water for fire fighting), for the words...
s.sch004 REPEALS (opens in a new tab)

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