27Implementation of fire evacuation plans with in-principle approval

27 Implementation of fire evacuation plans with in-principle approval

(1)  This regulation applies to a specified building to which a fire evacuation plan with in-principle approval relates.

(2)  The occupier of the specified building must –

(a) keep at least one copy of the fire evacuation plan in the occupier’s own immediate possession; and

(b) ensure that at least one other copy of the fire evacuation plan is kept in the specified building.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 25 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 1 penalty unit for each day during which the offence continues.

(3)  The occupier of the specified building must, if there is a fire or fire alarm in the specified building, provide a copy of the fire evacuation plan to an authorised person if the authorised person requires the occupier to provide the copy to the person.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 25 penalty units.

(4)  The occupier of the specified building must ensure that, if there is a fire or fire alarm in the specified building, the specified building is evacuated in accordance with the fire evacuation plan.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(5)  In any proceedings for an offence under subregulation (4) , it is a defence if the defendant establishes that, in the circumstances, it was physically impossible or impracticable for the relevant specified building to be evacuated strictly in accordance with the relevant fire evacuation plan.