Emergencies Act 2004
108Emergency direction to remove flammable material from
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108 Emergency direction to remove flammable material from premises that— (a) a fire emergency applies to particular premises; and (b) flammable material kept at the premises is an immediate and serious danger to life or property if there is a fire; and (c) having regard to the danger, it is not appropriate to give a direction under section 106 (Direction to remove flammable material from premises) to eliminate the danger.
(2) The inspector may— necessary and reasonable; and (b) either— (i) direct the occupier to take stated action; or (ii) arrange for the action to be taken. (3) A direction may be given orally or in writing. (4) A direction must state— (a) the action the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, is necessary and reasonable for the occupier to take in the emergency to remove the danger; and (b) the period within which the action must be taken. (5) An amount of expenses incurred in taking action under subsection (2) (b) (ii) may be recovered by the Territory as a debt owing to the Territory by the owner of the premises. fire emergency means— (a) a total fire ban; or (b) a situation in which there is an immediate and serious danger to life or property from the outbreak or spread of fire.