22In-principle approval of fire evacuation plans

22 In-principle approval of fire evacuation plans

(1)  For the purposes of regulation 20(2)(a) , the occupier of a specified building is to prepare a proposed fire evacuation plan for the specified building and submit it to the Chief Officer for approval.

(2)  The proposed fire evacuation plan is to be in accordance with the guidelines published under regulation 21 .

(3)  The Chief Officer, in his or her absolute discretion, may give the occupier advice and practical assistance with the preparation of the proposed fire evacuation plan.

(4)  On receipt of the proposed fire evacuation plan, the Chief Officer is to –

(a) give the plan in-principle approval; or

(b) require the plan to be amended.

(5)  If subregulation (4)(a) applies, the Chief Officer is to notify the occupier of –

(a) the in-principle approval; and

(b) the date of the in-principle approval.

(6)  A plan to which in-principle approval has been given takes effect, for the purposes of this Division, on the date of the in-principle approval notified under subregulation (5)(b) .

(7)  If subregulation (4)(b) applies –

(a) the Chief Officer is to –

(i) notify the occupier that the plan has not been given in-principle approval; and

(ii) specify or indicate the required amendments; and

(b) the occupier is to amend the plan accordingly and resubmit it to the Chief Officer.

(8)  Subregulations (2) , (3) , (4) , (5) and (7) have the same application to the resubmitted plan as to the plan requiring amendment.