• A change to the use of the premises which may result in a signifi cant increase in risk
ENFORCEMENT NOTICES An Enforcement Notice is served when the Enforcing Authority believes that the Responsible Person has failed to comply with the requirements of the legislation. An Enforcement Notice will state where there is non-compliance with the duties and why. The Notice will indicate steps that need to be taken in order to remedy the non-compliance. The Responsible Person is then required to take action to remedy the non-compliance within a specifi ed period which will not be less than 28 days.
PROHIBITION NOTICES A Prohibition Notice is used to prohibit or restrict the use of premises in serious cases to prevent loss of life or serious injury. The Notice will be served on the occupier of premises and requires that those at risk are informed immediately. When assessing the risks in deciding whether to
apply a Prohibition Notice, the enforcement offi cer will have particular regard to anything affecting the escape from a fi re. A Prohibition Notice may take effect immediately if the enforcing authority considers the risk to be imminent. Otherwise, it will take effect from a specifi ed date.
The Notice will specify the problems and may indicate measures that must be taken to remedy the situation.
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES Putting people at risk of death or injury by not complying with fi re safety duties is a criminal offence.
There are various offences that can be committed and sanctions that may be applied (refer to the actual legislation for details). Offences are subject to a penalty of a fi ne if
taken through the minor court, or on conviction on indictment, to an unlimited fi ne and/or a prison term for serious offences.
APPEAL You can appeal to the court within 21 days of being served an Alteration, Enforcement or Prohibition Notice. The court may cancel, confi rm or modify the Notice.
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