Explanatory note

These Regulations repeal certain provisions in local Acts in England relating to fire precautions in car parks, large storage buildings and high buildings, as set out in regulation 2. The provisions impose conditions beyond those required by building regulations and are unnecessary as a result of Part B of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2214) which provides for the safety and welfare of persons in and around buildings.

Regulation 3 provides that at the date of repeal any existing conditions imposed under a provision repealed by regulation 2 will cease to have effect.

Regulation 4 requires the responsible person to continue to comply with article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (“the 2005 Order”), where any premises or facilities, equipment or devices were provided for the purpose of general fire precautions to safeguard relevant persons under provisions repealed under regulation 2. “Responsible person”, “general fire precautions” and “relevant persons” have the meaning set out in the 2005 Order.

An impact assessment has been prepared in relation to these Regulations, and is obtainable from the legislation.gov.uk website.