# The Fire (Additional Function) (Scotland) Order 2005, Article 3: Chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident


For the purpose of enabling action to be taken in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident in its area, a specified authority shall–
(a) make provision for–
(i) the removal of chemical, biological or radio-active contaminants from people; and
(ii) the capture of any water used to remove such contaminants; and
(b) make arrangements for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to prevent or limit serious harm to the environment resulting from action taken for the purpose of paragraph (a).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2005/342/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fire-additional-function-scotland-order-2005/article-3
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