Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004
22Reports to chief officer (fire and rescue service) and chief
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22 Reports to chief officer (fire and rescue service) and chief officer (rural fire service) (1) This section applies if this regulation is expressed to require information (including a notice or report) to be given to the chief officer (fire and rescue service) or the chief officer (rural fire service), whichever is appropriate. (2) If the information relates to explosives that may present a hazard or risk in a built-up area, the information must be given to the chief officer (fire and rescue service).
Other concepts Division 1.2.3 (3) If the information relates to explosives that may present a hazard or risk in a rural area, the information must be given to the chief officer (rural fire service). (4) If the information relates to explosives that may present a hazard or risk in both a built-up area and a rural area, the information must be given to both the chief officer (fire and rescue service) and the chief officer (rural fire service). built-up area—see the Emergencies Act 2004, section 6A. rural area—see the Emergencies Act 2004, section 6B.