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F17Appointment of Chief OfficerS
F1Ss. 2-7 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
(1)[F2SFRS must] make provision for the purpose of promoting fire safety in its area.
(2)In making provision under subsection (1) [F3SFRS must] in particular, to the extent that [F4it] considers it reasonable to do so, make arrangements for—
F2Words in s. 8(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 102(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F3Words in s. 8(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 102(b)(i), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F4Word in s. 8(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 102(b)(ii), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
(1)[F5SFRS must] make provision for the purpose of—
(2)In making provision under subsection (1) [F6SFRS must] in particular—
F5Words in s. 9(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 104(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F6Words in s. 9(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 104(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
(1)[F7SFRS must] make provision for the purpose of—
(2)In making provision under subsection (1) [F8SFRS must] in particular—
F7Words in s. 10(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 105(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F8Words in s. 10(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 105(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
(1)The Scottish Ministers may by order (an “additional function order”) confer on [F9SFRS] a function relating to an emergency of a kind specified in the order (the “additional function”).
in the area of [F10SFRS].
(a)requiring the additional function to be carried out by [F11SFRS] outwith its area;
(b)specifying what [F11SFRS] shall or may do for the purpose of the additional function;
(c)requiring or authorising [F11SFRS]—
F9Words in s. 11(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 106(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F10Word in s. 11(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 106(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F11Words in s. 11(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 106(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F1212Emergency directionsS
F12S. 12 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
(1)[F13SFRS] may take any action it considers appropriate—
(b)may be exercised by [F14SFRS] within or outwith its area.
F13Word in s. 13(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 107(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F14Word in s. 13(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 107(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
(1)[F15SFRS] may provide—
to any person for any purpose that appears to [F16SFRS] to be appropriate.
(2)[F17SFRS] may provide services or equipment under this section within or outwith its area.
F15Word in s. 14(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 108(a)(i), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F16Word in s. 14(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 108(a)(ii), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F17Word in s. 14(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 108(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
[F18SFRS] may establish and maintain one or more centres for providing education and training in matters in relation to which [F19it has] functions.
F18Word in s. 15 substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 109(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F19Words in s. 15 substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 109(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
(1)The Scottish Ministers may by order (a “charging order”) authorise [F20SFRS] to charge a person of a description specified in the order for any action so specified taken by [F21SFRS].
(2)A charging order may authorise a charge to be imposed on, or recovered from, a person other than the person in respect of whom action is taken by [F22SFRS].
only in respect of action taken by [F23SFRS at sea beyond the low water mark].
(4)Where [F24SFRS is] authorised by a charging order to charge for taking action of a particular description [F25and it] decides to do so—
(a)the amount of the charge shall be set by [F26SFRS];
(b)different amounts may be charged in different circumstances (and [F26SFRS] may charge nothing).
[F28(7)The references in subsection (3) to “sea” include–
F20Word in s. 16(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 110(a)(i), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F21Word in s. 16(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 110(a)(ii), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F22Word in s. 16(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 110(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F23Words in s. 16(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 110(c), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F24Words in s. 16(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 110(d)(i), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F25Words in s. 16(4) inserted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 110(d)(ii), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F26Word in s. 16(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 110(d)(iii), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F27S. 16(5)(6) repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F28S. 16(7) inserted (2.8.2005) by The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2060), arts. 1(2)(b), 2(2); S.S.I. 2005/392, art. 2(c)(d)
[F2916AExercise of powers at sea: further provisionS
(1)Subsection (2) applies where [F30SFRS] has power to act, or is required to act, at sea.
F29S. 16A inserted (2.8.2005 in accordance with art. 1(2)(b) of the amending S.I.) by The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2060), art. 2(3); S.S.I. 2005/392, art. 2(c)(d) and said inserted provision expressed to be commenced on 1.10.2006 by S.S.I. 2006/458, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 3)
F30Word in s. 16A(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 47
(1)[F31SFRS] shall take all reasonable measures for securing that an adequate supply of water will be available for [F32its] use for the purposes mentioned in subsection (2).
(a)extinguishing fires in the area of [F33SFRS];
(e)carrying out any function conferred on [F34SFRS] by an order under section 11; and
(f)fulfilling any requirement made of [F35SFRS] by a direction given to it under section 12.
F31Word in s. 17(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(3)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F32Word in s. 17(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(3)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F33Word in s. 17(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(3)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F34Word in s. 17(2)(e) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(3)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F35Word in s. 17(2)(f) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(3)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
[F36SFRS] may use any suitable supply of water for the purposes mentioned in section 17(2).
(2)[F37SFRS] shall pay reasonable compensation for water used by virtue of subsection (1).
F36Word in s. 18(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(4)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F37Word in s. 18(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(4)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
(1)For the purposes of section 17, [F38SFRS] may—
(3)Scottish Water shall not unreasonably refuse to enter into an agreement mentioned in subsection (1)(a) which is proposed by [F39SFRS].
F38Word in s. 19(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(5); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F39Word in s. 19(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(5); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
(1)If [F40SFRS] requests Scottish Water to provide a supply or pressure of water for a purpose mentioned in section 17(2) that is greater than it would otherwise provide, it shall take all necessary steps in order to do so.
F40Word in s. 20(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(6); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
(4)The expenses incurred by Scottish Water under subsection (2) in relation to a hydrant shall be borne by [F41SFRS].
(6)Where a fire hydrant provided by Scottish Water is damaged as the result of any use made of it with the authority of Scottish Water (other than use for the purposes of fire-fighting or any other purposes of [F42SFRS) SFRS] shall not be liable for the cost of repairing or replacing it.
F41Word in s. 21(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(7)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F42Words in s. 21(6) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(7)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
(b)any other purpose of [F43SFRS];
F43Word in s. 23(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(8); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
(1)A person who proposes to carry out works for the purpose of supplying water to any part of the area of [F44SFRS] shall give the relevant period's notice in writing to [F45SFRS].
(3)A person who proposes to carry out works affecting a fire hydrant shall give at least 7 days' notice in writing to [F46SFRS].
F44Word in s. 24(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(9)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F45Word in s. 24(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(9)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F46Word in s. 24(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(9)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
[F4724AUse of electronic communicationS
F47S. 24A inserted (23.6.2006) by The Electronic Communications (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/367), arts. 1(1) {8}
(1)An employee of [F48SFRS] who is authorised in writing by [F49SFRS] for the purposes of this section (an “authorised employee”) and on duty may—
(c)if the employee reasonably believes that an emergency other than a fire or road traffic accident has occurred, do anything the employee reasonably believes to be necessary for the purpose of carrying out any function conferred on [F49SFRS] in relation to the emergency; and
F48Word in s. 25(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(10)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F49Word in s. 25(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(10)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
(1)Subject to subsection (2) an employee of [F50SFRS] who is authorised in writing by [F51SFRS] for the purposes of this section (an “authorised employee”) may at any reasonable time enter premises for the purpose of obtaining information needed for the carrying out of [F52SFRS's] functions under section 9, 10 or 11.
F50Word in s. 27(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(11)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F51Word in s. 27(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(11)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F52Word in s. 27(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(11)(c); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
(1)An employee of [F53SFRS] who is authorised in writing by [F54SFRS] for the purposes of this section (an “authorised employee”) may, at any reasonable time (by force if necessary), enter premises in which there has been a fire for the purpose of investigating—
F53Word in s. 29(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(12)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F54Word in s. 29(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(12)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
An employee of [F55SFRS] who, by virtue of section 27 or 29, enters premises—
F55Word in s. 30 substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(13); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F5633Reinforcement schemesS
F56S. 33 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F5734Directions about reinforcement schemesS
F57S. 34 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
35[F58Assistance]S
[F59(1)SFRS may enter into arrangements with a person for securing the provision by that person of assistance for SFRS in the carrying out by SFRS of a relevant function.
[F60(4)In this section, “relevant function” means a function conferred by or under any of sections 8 to 11, 13 and 61.]
F58S. 35 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 111, 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F59S. 35(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 111(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F60S. 35(4) added (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 111(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
[F61(1)SFRS may enter into arrangements with a person for the carrying out by that person of a relevant function.
[F62(4)In this section, “relevant function” means a function conferred by or under any of sections 8 to 11, 13 and 61.]
F61S. 36(1)-(2A) substituted for s. 36(1)(2) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 112(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F62S. 36(4) added (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 112(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F6337Section 36: directionsS
F63S. 37 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
(a)an employee of [F64SFRS]; and
(b)discharging any of the functions conferred on [F65SFRS] under section 8, 17 or 61,
(2)A person who assaults, obstructs or hinders another person who is providing assistance to [F66SFRS] under arrangements made by virtue of section 35 for the purpose of the carrying out by [F67SFRS] of any of the functions conferred on it by virtue of section 8 or 61 commits an offence.
(3)A person who assaults, obstructs or hinders another person who is by virtue of section 36 carrying out a function conferred on [F68SFRS] by virtue of section 8 or 61 commits an offence.
(4)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a period not exceeding [F6912] months or to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale [F70or to both].
F64Word in s. 39(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(14)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F65Word in s. 39(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(14)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F66Word in s. 39(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(14)(b)(i); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F67Word in s. 39(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(14)(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F68Word in s. 39(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(14)(c); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F69Word in s. 39(4) substituted (10.12.2007) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6), ss. 44(5)(a), 84 (with s. 44(6)); S.S.I. 2007/479, art. 3, Sch.
F70Words in s. 39(4) added (10.12.2007) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6), ss. 44(5)(b), 84 (with s. 44(6)); S.S.I. 2007/479, art. 3, Sch.
[F71Best valueS
F71Ss. 39A-39C and cross-heading inserted (8.8.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 113, 129(1)(b)
(a)setting out priorities and objectives for [F72SFRS] in connection with the carrying out of [F73its functions under this Act or any other enactment,]; and
(ii)such other matters relating to [F74SFRS] or those functions,
(b)the efficiency and effectiveness of [F75SFRS]; and
(c)efficiency and effectiveness in connection with the matters in relation to which [F76SFRS has] functions.
[F77(6)Those persons are—
F72Word in s. 40(1)(a) substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(15)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 7 8(1) (3))
F73Words in s. 40(1)(a) substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(15)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 7 8(1) (3))
F74Word in s. 40(1)(b)(ii) substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(15)(a)(iii); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 7 8(1) (3))
F75Word in s. 40(3)(b) substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(15)(b)(i); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 7, 8(1)(3))
F76Words in s. 40(3)(c) substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(15)(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 7, 8(1)(3))
F77S. 40(6) substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(15)(c); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 7 8(1) (3))
[F78(1)In carrying out its functions, SFRS must have regard to the framework document.]
(2)Subsections (3) and (4) apply where the Scottish Ministers consider that [F79SFRS] is failing, or is likely to fail, to act in accordance with the [F80framework document].
(4)Subject to subsection (5), the Scottish Ministers may, for the purpose of securing that [F81SFRS] acts in accordance with the document, by order require [F81SFRS]—
(b)the efficiency and effectiveness of [F82SFRS]; or
(c)efficiency and effectiveness in connection with the matters in relation to which [F83SFRS has] functions.
(6)Before making an order under subsection (4), the Scottish Ministers shall consult [F84SFRS].
F78S. 41(1) substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(16)(a); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 7 8(1) (3))
F79Word in s. 41(2) substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(16)(b)(i); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 7 8(1) (3))
F80Words in s. 41(2) substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(16)(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 7 8(1) (3))
F81Words in s. 41(4) substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(16)(c); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 7 8(1) (3))
F82Word in s. 41(5)(b) substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(16)(d)(i); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 7 8(1) (3))
F83Words in s. 41(5)(c) substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(16)(d)(ii); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 7 8(1) (3))
F84Word in s. 41(6) substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(16)(e); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 7 8(1) (3))
F85S. 41(7) repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
[F86Chapter 8ASPlanning, Reports and Information
F86Pt. 2 Ch. 8A heading and ss. 41A-41C inserted (1.10.2012 for the purpose of inserting s. 41A, 1.4.2013 so far as not already in force) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 114, 129(2); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 8(1)(2)); S.I. 2013/51, art. 2
C7S. 41A(7): appointed day (29.4.2013) by The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (Framework and Appointed Day for Strategic Plan) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/97), arts. 1, 3
[F87Local fire and rescue plansS
F87Ss. 41D-41K and cross-heading inserted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 115, 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
41DProvision of local servicesS
41ELocal fire and rescue plansS
(6)In this section “community planning” means the community planning processes described in Part 2 of the [F88Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015].
F88Words in s. 41E(6) substituted (20.12.2016) by Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 6), s. 142(1), sch. 4 para. 9(a); S.S.I. 2016/410, art. 2(a)
41FPower to review planS
41GMandatory reviewS
41HProvision of information to local authorityS
41JLocal Senior OfficersS
(c)SFRS's functions under [F89Part 2 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (community planning)],
F89Words in s. 41J(2)(c) substituted (20.12.2016) by Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 6), s. 142(1), sch. 4 para. 9(b); S.S.I. 2016/410, art. 2(a)
41KMonitoring by local authorityS
(2)A local authority may provide feedback by reference to any local fire and rescue plan in force for its area.]
[F9041LAnnual reportS
F90S. 41L inserted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 116, 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
[F9141MProvision of informationS
(3)Information to be provided under this section must be provided at the times, and in the form, specified by the Scottish Ministers.]
F91S. 41M inserted (8.8.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 117, 129(1)(b)
F9242ReportingS
F92S. 43 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
[F93DirectionsS
F93 S. 42A and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 118, 129(2); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch.
42ADirectionsS
F9243Inspectors of Fire and Rescue AuthoritiesS
[F94Chapter 8BSInspection
F94Pt. 2 Ch. 8B inserted (1.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 so far as not already in force) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 119, 129(2); S.S.I. 2012/333, art. 2, Sch. (with Sch. 2 paras. 2(11) 3); S.I. 2013/51, art. 2
Inspectors of SFRSS
Co-operation and information-sharingS
43GCo-operation and information-sharing: Auditor GeneralS
F9544Functions of Inspectors of Fire and Rescue AuthoritiesS
F95Ss. 44-46 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
[F96Chapter 8CSEquipment, Facilities and Services]
F96Pt. 2 Ch. 8C heading substituted for cross-heading preceding s. 45 (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(17); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F9545Directions for public safety purposesS
F9546Requirements concerning equipment and servicesS
they consider appropriate for promoting the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of [F97SFRS].
F97Word in s. 47(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(18); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F9848Central institution and other centres for education and trainingS
F98Ss. 48-50 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F9849Statutory negotiation arrangementsS
F9850GuidanceS
[F99SFRS] may not employ a constable [F100(other than a special constable appointed under section 9 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8))] for the purpose of carrying out any of the functions conferred on [F101it] by virtue of this Act.
F99Word in s. 51 substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(19)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F100Words in s. 51 inserted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 120, 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F101Word in s. 51 substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(19)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
[F102“Chief Inspector” has the meaning given by section 43A(6),]
[F102“Chief Officer” means the person appointed under paragraph 7 of schedule 1A,]
[F102“framework document” means the document prepared under, and having effect by virtue of, section 40,]
[F102“Inspector” has the meaning given by section 43A(6),]
F102Words in s. 52 inserted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(20); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)