# The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015, Regulation 16: Implementing emergency plans


An operator or local authority which has prepared an internal emergency plan or external emergency plan must take reasonable steps to ensure that it is put into effect without delay if—
(a) a major accident occurs; or
(b) an uncontrolled event occurs which by its nature could reasonably be expected to lead to a major accident.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/483/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/control-of-major-accident-hazards-regulations-2015/regulation-16
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