# The Fire and Rescue Services (Emergencies) Order (Northern Ireland) 2011, Article 3: Chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incidents


For the purpose of enabling action to be taken in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident, the Board shall–
(a) make provision for removing chemical, biological or radio-active contaminants from a person and capturing 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/nisr/2011/360/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fire-and-rescue-services-emergencies-order-northern-ireland-2011/article-3
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