# Smoke Detectors Act 1991 (repealed)

1991 c. 37 · enacted 25 July 1991 · revised to 1 April 2006

An Act to make provision with respect to the fitting of smoke detectors in new dwellings.

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/smoke-detectors-act-1991-repealed/pdf/ukpga_19910037_en.pdf

## Introductory text

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## 1 New dwellings to be fitted with smoke detectors.

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## 2 Relaxation of requirement as to smoke detectors.

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## 3 Guidance as to fitting of smoke detectors.

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## 4 Enforcement.

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## 5 Effect of initial notice under Part II of Building Act 1984.

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## 6 Power to repeal or modify provisions of this Act.

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## 7 Short title, interpretation, commencement and extent.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/37 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/smoke-detectors-act-1991-repealed
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