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Emergencies Act 2004
6AMeaning of built-up area
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6A Meaning of built-up area (1) For this Act, a built-up area is an area declared by the commissioner to be a built-up area. (2) Before making a declaration, the commissioner must consult with— (a) the chief officer (fire and rescue service); and (b) the chief officer (rural fire service). (3) A declaration is a notifiable instrument. Note The fire and rescue service is responsible for fire response in built-up areas.