(2) The occupier must, if any of the components of the fire protection system are rendered unserviceable or inoperative, ensure that— (a) the implications of any of the components of the system being unserviceable or inoperative are assessed; and (b) alternative measures are taken to control, to the same level of effectiveness, those risks that were controlled by the system when fully functioning; and (c) the fire protection system is returned to full operation as soon as possible. Note Contravention of this subregulation may constitute an offence for the purposes of sections 45 and 45A of the Act. (3) If the implications of the system becoming unserviceable or inoperative, as assessed by the occupier under subregulation (2)(a), include a significant reduction in the effectiveness of the fire protection system, the occupier must notify the emergency services authority of the condition of the fire protection system. Note Contravention of this subregulation may constitute an offence for the purposes of sections 45 and 45A of the Act. (4) In determining the alternative measures required under subregulation (2)(b) the occupier must have regard to the need for— (a) the provision of alternative fire protection measures; and (b) a reduction of the quantities of dangerous goods; and (c) stopping or limiting the processes used for the storage and handling of dangerous goods; and
(2) The occupier must, if any of the components of the fire protection system are rendered unserviceable or inoperative, ensure that— (a) the implications of any of the components of the system being unserviceable or inoperative are assessed; and (b) alternative measures are taken to control, to the same level of effectiveness, those risks that were controlled by the system when fully functioning; and (c) the fire protection system is returned to full operation as soon as possible. Note Contravention of this subregulation may constitute an offence for the purposes of sections 45 and 45A of the Act. (3) If the implications of the system becoming unserviceable or inoperative, as assessed by the occupier under subregulation (2)(a), include a significant reduction in the effectiveness of the fire protection system, the occupier must notify the emergency services authority of the condition of the fire protection system. Note Contravention of this subregulation may constitute an offence for the purposes of sections 45 and 45A of the Act. (4) In determining the alternative measures required under subregulation (2)(b) the occupier must have regard to the need for— (a) the provision of alternative fire protection measures; and (b) a reduction of the quantities of dangerous goods; and (c) stopping or limiting the processes used for the storage and handling of dangerous goods; and
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