# The Factories Act 1961 etc. (Repeals) Regulations 1976, Note: Explanatory note


These Regulations contain repeals of provisions of the Factories Act 1961 and instruments thereunder relating to fire precautions.
They are made in consequence of the coming into operation on 1st January 1977 of—
(i) The Fire Precautions (Factories, Offices, Shops and Railway Premises) Order 1976 (S.I. 1976/2009);
(ii) The Fire Certificates (Special Premises) Regulations 1976 (S.I. 1976/2003); and
(iii) The Fire Precautions (Non-Certificated Factory, Office, Shop and Railway Premises) Regulations 1976 (S.I. 1976/2010);
which together supersede the provisions repealed by these Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1976/2004/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/factories-act-1961-etc-repeals-regulations-1976/note
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