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Changes to legislation:There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation.gov.uk editorial team to Fire (Scotland) Act 2005. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.Changes to LegislationRevised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. Where those effects have yet to be applied to the text of the legislation by the editorial team they are also listed alongside the legislation in the affected provisions. Use the ‘more’ link to open the changes and effects relevant to the provision you are viewing.Changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act, associated Parts and Chapters:Changes and effectsThis section lists the changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act, associated Parts and Chapters where applicable. This includes any insertions of whole new Parts, Chapters or provisions yet to be inserted into this Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing.Whole provisions yet to be inserted into this Act (including any effects on those provisions):Ch. 8A inserted by 2012 asp 8 s. 114Ch. 8B inserted by 2012 asp 8 s. 119Ch. 8C heading substituted for s. 45 cross-heading by 2012 asp 8 sch. 7 para. 68(17)Commencement Orders yet to be applied to the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005:Commencement OrdersThis section lists the commencement orders yet to be applied to the whole Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing. Where applicable the commencement orders are listed under two headings, firstly those that bring some part of the Act you are viewing into force and secondly, those that bring into force legislation that affects some part of the legislation you are viewing. If you are viewing a prospective version or there is a prospective version available there may be commencement orders listed here that are relevant to the provision you are viewing.Commencement Orders bringing legislation that affects this Act into force:S.S.I. 2007/270 art. 3 commences (2006 asp 1)S.S.I. 2011/157 art. 2(a) commences (2007 asp 14) Part 2 SFire and rescue servicesChapter 1SAppointment of Chief Officer7Appointment of Chief OfficerS(1)Each relevant authority shall appoint a person to be known as a Chief Officer.
(2)A Chief Officer shall be responsible to the relevant authority for the discharge of the functions conferred on the authority by virtue of this Act by any person employed by the authority for the purpose of discharging those functions.
Chapter 2SPrincipal fire and rescue functions8Fire safetyS(1)Each relevant authority shall make provision for the purpose of promoting fire safety in its area.
(2)In making provision under subsection (1) a relevant authority shall in particular, to the extent that the authority considers it reasonable to do so, make arrangements for—
(a)the provision of information, publicity and encouragement in respect of the steps to be taken to prevent—
(i)fires; and
(ii)death or injury by fire;
(i)how to prevent fires and restrict their spread in buildings and other property; and
(ii)the means of escape from buildings and other property in the event of fire.
9Fire-fightingS(1)Each relevant authority shall make provision for the purpose of—
(a)extinguishing fires in its area; and
(2)In making provision under subsection (1) a relevant authority shall in particular—
(a)secure the provision of the personnel, services and equipment necessary to meet efficiently all normal requirements;
(c)make arrangements for—
(i)dealing with calls for help; and
(ii)summoning personnel,
(d)make arrangements for obtaining information required or likely to be required for the purpose mentioned in that subsection;
(e)make arrangements for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to prevent or limit damage to property resulting from action taken for the purpose mentioned in that subsection.
10Road traffic accidentsS(1)Each relevant authority shall make provision for the purpose of—
(a)rescuing persons in the event of road traffic accidents in its area; and
(b)to the extent that it considers it reasonable to do so, protecting persons from serious harm in the event of road traffic accidents in its area.
in the event of road traffic accidents;
11Conferral of functions in relation to other emergenciesS(1)The Scottish Ministers may by order (an “additional function order”) confer on a relevant authority (the “specified authority”) a function relating to an emergency of a kind specified in the order (the “additional function”).
(2)An additional function order may not specify as a kind of emergency—
(a)a fire; or
(b)a road traffic accident,
in the area of the specified authority.
(3)An additional function order may make provision for or in connection with—
(a)requiring the additional function to be carried out by the specified authority outwith its area;
(b)specifying what the specified authority shall or may do for the purpose of the additional function;
(c)requiring or authorising the specified authority—
(i)to secure the provision of personnel, services and equipment;
(ii)to secure the provision of training for personnel;
(iii)to make arrangements for dealing with calls for help and summoning personnel;
(iv)to make arrangements for obtaining information required or likely to be required for the purpose of carrying out the function;
(v)to make arrangements for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to prevent or limit damage to property resulting from carrying out the function.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI1S. 11 wholly in force at 2.8.2005; s. 11 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 90; s. 11 in force for certain purposes at 6.4.2005 by S.S.I. 2005/207, art. 3; s. 11 in force at 2.8.2005 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2005/392, art. 2(b)Chapter 3SAncillary functions12Emergency directionsS(1)The Scottish Ministers may issue a direction (an “emergency direction”) requiring a relevant authority to—
(a)take such action; or
(b)refrain from taking such action,
in relation to a fire, or emergency of another kind, as is specified in the direction.
(2)An emergency direction may require an authority to act outwith its area.
(3)An emergency direction may be varied or revoked by a further such direction.
13Power to respond to other eventualitiesS(1)A relevant authority may take any action it considers appropriate—
(a)in response to an event or situation that causes or is likely to cause—
(i)a person to die, be injured or become ill; or
(ii)harm to the environment (including the life and health of plants and animals and the fabric of buildings); or
(b)for the purpose of enabling it to take action in response to such an event or situation.
(2)The power conferred by subsection (1)—
(a)includes power to secure the provision of equipment; and
(b)may be exercised by an authority within or outwith its area.
14Provision of other servicesS(1)A relevant authority may provide—
(a)the services of any persons employed by it; or
(b)any equipment maintained by it,
to any person for any purpose that appears to the authority to be appropriate.
(2)An authority may provide services or equipment under this section within or outwith its area.
15Provision of centres for education and trainingSA relevant authority may establish and maintain one or more centres for providing education and training in matters in relation to which relevant authorities have functions.
16ChargingS(1)The Scottish Ministers may by order (a “charging order”) authorise a relevant authority to charge a person of a description specified in the order for any action so specified taken by the authority.
(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 the authority.
(3)A charging order may authorise charging for—
(b)protecting life; or
(c)protecting property in the event of fires,
only in respect of action taken by the authority at sea (or, if the authority's area extends to the low water mark, action taken at sea outwith its area).
(4)Where a relevant authority authorised by a charging order to charge for taking action of a particular description decides to do so—
(a)the amount of the charge shall be set by the authority;
(b)different amounts may be charged in different circumstances (and the authority may charge nothing).
(5)In setting the amount of a charge, a relevant authority shall secure that, taking one financial year with another, the authority's income from charges does not exceed the cost to the authority of taking the action for which the charges are imposed.
(6)In subsection (5) “financial year” means the period of 12 months ending on 31 March.
[F1(7)The references in subsection (3) to “sea” include–
(a)that part of the territorial sea of the United Kingdom which is not adjacent to Scotland; and
(b)sea beyond the territorial sea of the United Kingdom.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F1S. 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)Commencement InformationI2S. 16 wholly in force at 2.8.2005; s. 16 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 90; s. 16 in force for certain purposes at 6.4.2005 by S.S.I. 2005/207, art. 3; s. 16 in force at 2.8.2005 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2005/392, art. 2(b)[F216AExercise of powers at sea: further provisionS (1)Subsection (2) applies where a relevant authority has power to act, or is required to act, at sea.
(2)The power may be exercised or the duty carried out–
(a)at sea in that part of the territorial sea of the United Kingdom which is not adjacent to Scotland; and
(b)at sea beyond the territorial sea of the United Kingdom.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F2S. 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)Chapter 4SWater supplySupply and use of waterS17Duty to secure water supplyS(1)A relevant authority shall take all reasonable measures for securing that an adequate supply of water will be available for the authority's use for the purposes mentioned in subsection (2).
(a)extinguishing fires in the area of the authority;
(b)protecting life and property in the event of fires in its area;
(c)rescuing people in the event of road traffic accidents in its area;
(d)protecting people from serious harm in the event of road traffic accidents in its area;
(e)carrying out any function conferred on the authority by an order under section 11; and
(f)fulfilling any requirement made of the authority by a direction given to it under section 12.
18Use of waterS(1)Subject to—
19Agreements in relation to water supplyS(1)For the purposes of section 17, a relevant authority may—
(a)enter into an agreement with Scottish Water; or
(b)enter into an agreement to—
(i)secure the use of water under the control of a person other than Scottish Water;
(ii)improve access to any such water;
(iii)lay and maintain pipes and carry out other works in connection with the use of such water.
(2)Subject to section 9A of the Water (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 45) (charging for emergency use of water), an agreement mentioned in subsection (1)(a) may include terms as to payment to be made to Scottish Water.
(3)Scottish Water shall not unreasonably refuse to enter into an agreement mentioned in subsection (1)(a) which is proposed by a relevant authority.
(4)Any question whether Scottish Water has unreasonably refused to enter into an agreement mentioned in subsection (1)(a) shall be determined by the Scottish Ministers.
20Emergency supply by Scottish WaterS(1)If a relevant authority 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.
(2)For the purposes of complying with its obligation under subsection (1) Scottish Water may shut off the water from the mains and pipes in any area.
(3)Scottish Water (and any other person) shall not be liable to any penalty or claim arising because of anything done by Scottish Water in complying with its obligation under subsection (1).
(4)If, without reasonable excuse, Scottish Water fails to take any step which it is obliged to take under subsection (1), it shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
Fire hydrantsS21Fire hydrants: provision etc.S(1)Sections 19 to 22 of Schedule 4 to the Water (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 45) (requirement to provide fire hydrants etc.) shall apply to Scottish Water.
22Fire hydrants: recovery of costsS(1)Schedule 4 to the Water (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 45) (provisions incorporated in orders relating to water undertakings) shall be amended as follows.
23Fire hydrants: offencesS(1)A person who—
Works affecting supply and hydrantsS24Notice of works affecting water supply and fire hydrantsS(1)A person who proposes to carry out works for the purpose of supplying water to any part of the area of a relevant authority shall give the relevant period's notice in writing to the authority.
(2)In subsection (1) the “relevant period” is—
(a)in the case where the works are proposed to be carried out to comply with a requirement imposed under any enactment other than the Water (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 45), 14 days;
(b)in any other case, 6 weeks.
(3)A person who proposes to carry out works affecting a fire hydrant shall give at least 7 days' notice in writing to the relevant authority in whose area the hydrant is situated.
(4)If it is not practicable for a person to give notice as required by subsection (1) or (3), the person shall be regarded as having given such notice if it is given as soon as practicable.
(5)A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to give notice as required by subsection (1) or (3) shall be guilty of an offence.
(6)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (5) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
[F324AUse of electronic communicationS (1)In section 24(1) and (3), the reference to the giving of notice in writing shall include the giving of notice by means of a document, the text of which–
(a)is received in legible form;
(b)is capable of being used for subsequent reference; and
(c)is sent by an electronic communication within the meaning of section 15(1) of the Electronic Communications Act 2000 (c. 7).]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F3S. 24A inserted (23.6.2006) by The Electronic Communications (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/367), arts. 1(1) {8}Chapter 5SPowers of employees and constablesPowers in emergenciesS25Powers of authorised employees in relation to emergenciesS(1)An employee of a relevant authority who is authorised in writing by the authority for the purposes of this section (an “authorised employee”) and on duty may—
26Powers of constables in relation to firesS(1)A constable may—
Obtaining informationS27Powers of authorised employees in relation to obtaining informationS(1)Subject to subsection (2) an employee of a relevant authority who is authorised in writing by the authority 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 the authority's functions under section 9, 10 or 11.
(2)An authorised employee may not under subsection (1)—
(3)If, on the application of an authorised employee, a sheriff or justice of the peace is satisfied—
(i)it is necessary for the employee to enter premises for the purposes of subsection (1); and
(ii)the employee is unable to do so, or is likely to be unable to do so, otherwise than by force,
the sheriff or justice may issue a warrant authorising the employee to enter the premises by force at any reasonable time; or
(b)that it is necessary for the employee to enter premises for the purposes of subsection (1) without giving notice as required by subsection (2)(b), the sheriff or justice may issue a warrant authorising the employee to enter the premises at any time (by force if necessary).
(4)If an authorised employee exercises a power of entry by virtue of this section, the employee may—
(a)take onto the premises—
(i)such other persons; and
as the employee considers necessary; and
(b)require any person present on the premises to provide the employee with any—
(i)facilities, information, documents or records; or
(ii)other assistance,
that the employee may reasonably request.
(5)An authorised employee exercising a power of entry by virtue of this section shall, if so required, produce the items mentioned in subsection (6)—
(6)Those items are—
(a)evidence of the employee's authorisation for the purpose of this section; and
(b)any warrant under subsection (3)(a) or (b).
28Giving of notices required by section 27S(1)The notice required by section 27(2)(b) may be given—
(a)by delivering it to the occupier of the dwelling;
(b)by leaving it for that person at the dwelling; or
(c)by sending it by post to that person at the dwelling.
(2)If the name or address of the person to whom notice under section 27(2)(b) is required to be given cannot be ascertained after reasonable inquiry, the notice may be given—
(a)by leaving it in the hands of a person who is, or appears to be, resident in the dwelling; or
(b)by leaving it fixed to a conspicuous part of the dwelling.
29Powers of authorised employees in relation to investigating firesS(1)An employee of a relevant authority who is authorised in writing by the authority 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—
(a)what caused the fire; or
(b)why it progressed as it did.
(2)If an authorised employee exercises the power mentioned in subsection (1) the employee may—
as the employee considers necessary;
(c)carry out any inspections, measurements and tests in relation to—
(i)the premises; or
(ii)an article or substance found on the premises,
(d)take samples of an article or substance found on the premises (but not so as to destroy it or damage it unless it is necessary to do so for the purpose of the investigation);
(e)dismantle an article found on the premises (but not so as to destroy it or damage it unless it is necessary to do so for the purpose of the investigation);
(f)take possession of an article or substance found on the premises and retain it for as long as is necessary for the purpose of—
(i)examining it and doing anything the employee has power to do under paragraph (c) or (e);
(ii)ensuring that it is not tampered with before the employee's examination of it is completed; or
(iii)ensuring that it is available for use as evidence in proceedings for an offence relevant to the investigation;
(g)require a person present on the premises to provide the employee with any—
(3)An authorised employee exercising the power mentioned in subsection (1) shall, if so required, produce evidence of the employee's authorisation for the purpose of this section—
(4)If an authorised employee exercises the power in subsection (2)(d) the employee shall—
(a)leave a notice at the premises with a responsible person (or, if that is impracticable, fixed in a prominent position) giving particulars of the article or substance and stating that the employee has taken a sample of it; and
(b)if it is practicable to do so, give such a person at the premises a portion of the sample marked in a manner sufficient to identify it.
(5)If an authorised employee exercises the power in subsection (2)(f) the employee shall leave a notice at the premises (either with a responsible person or if that is impracticable fixed in a prominent position) giving particulars of the article or substance and stating that the employee has taken possession of it.
(6)This section shall apply in relation to vehicles as it applies in relation to premises; but subject to the following modifications—
(a)the power conferred by subsection (1) includes power to enter premises in which a vehicle in which there has been a fire is being kept;
(b)the power conferred by paragraph (a) of subsection (2) includes power to take persons and equipment to the place where a vehicle is; and
(c)references to premises in subsections (2)(g) and (3) to (5) include references to premises in which vehicles are kept.
(7)In this section “premises” includes land.
30Exercise of powers under sections 27 and 29: securing of premisesSAn employee of a relevant authority who, by virtue of section 27 or 29, enters premises—
31Sections 27 and 29: offencesS(1)If, without reasonable excuse, a person fails to comply with any requirement under section 27(4)(b) or 29(2)(g), the person shall be guilty of an offence.
(2)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.
Use of informationS32Use of commercially sensitive informationS(1)If, without reasonable excuse, a person—
(a)makes use of; or
(b)discloses,
any commercially sensitive information obtained by the person while on premises entered in exercise of a power conferred by virtue of section 25, 26, 27 or 29, the person shall be guilty of an offence.
(2)In subsection (1) “commercially sensitive information” means information with regard to any—
(a)manufacturing process; or
(b)trade secret.
(3)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months.
Chapter 6SMutual assistance etc.Assistance in discharge of functionsS33Reinforcement schemesS(1)Each relevant authority shall, so far as practicable, enter into a reinforcement scheme with other relevant authorities.
(2)A reinforcement scheme is a scheme for securing mutual assistance as between the relevant authorities participating in it for the purpose of carrying out the functions conferred by virtue of sections 9 to 11 on any of them.
(3)A reinforcement scheme may make provision for apportioning between the participating authorities any expenses incurred in taking measures to secure the efficient operation of the scheme.
(4)The participating authorities shall notify the Scottish Ministers of—
(b)any variation of the scheme; and
(5)The participating authorities shall give effect to the scheme.
34Directions about reinforcement schemesS(1)Where subsection (2) applies, the Scottish Ministers may direct two or more relevant authorities to make a reinforcement scheme in the terms specified in the direction.
(a)one of the authorities has asked the other (or others) to agree to the making of the scheme;
(b)the authorities are unable to agree as to—
(i)that matter; or
(ii)the terms proposed for the scheme; and
(c)one of them asks the Scottish Ministers to make such a direction.
(3)Where subsection (4) applies, the Scottish Ministers may direct the relevant authorities participating in a reinforcement scheme to vary the scheme in the terms specified in the direction.
(a)one of the authorities has asked the other (or others) to agree to the variation of the scheme;
(b)the authorities are unable to agree as to that matter; and
(5)Where subsection (6) applies, the Scottish Ministers may direct the relevant authorities participating in a reinforcement scheme to revoke the scheme.
(a)one of the authorities has asked the other (or others) to agree to the revocation of the scheme;
(7)Before giving a direction under this section, the Scottish Ministers—
(a)shall give the authorities concerned an opportunity to make representations; and
(8)A direction given under this section may be varied or revoked by a further such direction.
(9)In this section “reinforcement scheme” has the meaning given by section 33(2).
35Assistance other than from relevant authoritiesS(1)A relevant authority may enter into arrangements with a relevant person for securing the provision by that person of assistance for the purpose of the carrying out by the authority of a function conferred on it by virtue of any of sections 8 to 11, 13 and 61.
(2)In subsection (1) “relevant person” means a person who—
(a)is not a relevant authority; and
(b)in the case of arrangements for the securing of assistance for the purpose of extinguishing fires––
(i)employs fire-fighters; or
(ii)is approved for that purpose by the Chief Officer of a relevant authority.
Performance of functions by othersS36Arrangements for carrying out of functions by othersS(1)A relevant authority may enter into arrangements with a relevant person for the carrying out by that person of a function conferred on the authority by virtue of any of sections 8 to 11, 13 and 61.
(a)in the case of arrangements in relation to the authority's function of extinguishing fires—
(ii)any other person who employs fire-fighters;
37Section 36: directionsS(1)The Scottish Ministers may—
(a)direct two relevant authorities to enter into arrangements under section 36; or
(b)direct two relevant authorities who have entered into such arrangements—
(i)to vary the arrangements in the terms specified in the direction; or
(ii)to terminate the arrangements.
(2)Before giving a direction under this section, the Scottish Ministers—
(3)The Scottish Ministers may give a direction under this section only where, after considering—
(a)any representations made under subsection (2)(a); and
(b)the report of any person by whom any inquiry under subsection (2)(b) is held,
they consider it expedient to do so with a view to securing greater economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
(4)A direction given under this section may be varied or revoked by a further such direction.
Chapter 7SAssaulting or impeding employees and others38Amendment of Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act 2005S(1)The Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 2) shall be amended as follows.
(2)For paragraph (b) of section 1(3) substitute—
“(zb)that of a person employed by a relevant authority (as defined in section 6 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 5)) while discharging any of the authority's functions under any of sections 9 to 13 (fire-fighting, road traffic accidents, other emergencies, emergency directions and other eventualities), 25, 27 and 29 (powers of authorised employees in relation to emergencies, obtaining information and investigating fires) of that Act;
(b)that of a person providing assistance under arrangements made by virtue of section 35 (assistance other than from relevant authorities) or 36 (arrangements for carrying out of functions by others) of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 other than assistance given to a relevant authority (as defined in section 6 of that Act) for the purpose of carrying out any of the authority's functions conferred on the authority by section 8 or 61 of that Act;”.
39Assaulting or impeding employees discharging certain functionsS(1)A person who assaults, obstructs or hinders another person who is—
(a)an employee of a relevant authority; and
(b)discharging any of the functions conferred on the authority under section 8, 17 or 61,
(2)A person who assaults, obstructs or hinders another person who is providing assistance to a relevant authority under arrangements made by virtue of section 35 for the purpose of the carrying out by that authority 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 a relevant authority 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 [F412]F4 months or to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale [F5or to both]F5.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F4Word 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.F5Words 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.Chapter 8SCentral supervision and supportFire and Rescue Framework for ScotlandS40Framework documentS(1)The Scottish Ministers shall prepare a document—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI3S. 40 wholly in force at 2.8.2005; s. 40 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 90; s. 40 in force for certain purposes at 6.4.2005 by S.S.I. 2005/207, art. 3; s. 40 in force at 2.8.2005 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2005/392, art. 2(f)41AdherenceS(1)In carrying out their functions, relevant authorities shall have regard to the document prepared under section 40(1).
42ReportingS(1)The Scottish Ministers shall report to the Scottish Parliament on—
InspectionS43Inspectors of Fire and Rescue AuthoritiesS(1)Her Majesty may by Order in Council appoint—
44Functions of Inspectors of Fire and Rescue AuthoritiesS(1)The Scottish Ministers may direct a person appointed under section 43 to—
Equipment, facilities and servicesS45Directions for public safety purposesS(1)Where the Scottish Ministers consider it necessary to do so for public safety purposes, they may make an order (a “property and facilities order”) giving general or specific directions to a relevant authority (or two or more such authorities) about the use or disposal of property or facilities.
46Requirements concerning equipment and servicesSThe Scottish Ministers may make an order requiring a relevant authority (or two or more such authorities)—
47Provision of equipment etc.S(1)The Scottish Ministers may—
TrainingS48Central institution and other centres for education and trainingS(1)The Scottish Ministers may establish and maintain a central training institution for one or more of the purposes mentioned in subsection (2).
Chapter 9SEmploymentNegotiation of conditions of serviceS49Statutory negotiation arrangementsS(1)The Scottish Ministers may by order make provision for the establishment of a body of persons (a “statutory negotiation body”), or two or more such bodies, for the purpose of negotiating the conditions of service of employees of relevant authorities.
50GuidanceS(1)A relevant negotiation body shall, in negotiating the conditions of service of employees of relevant authorities, have regard to any guidance given by the Scottish Ministers in connection with that matter.
(2)In subsection (1) “relevant negotiation body” means—
(a)a body established by virtue of section 49(1); or
(b)any other body of persons which—
(i)includes both persons representing the interests of some or all relevant authorities and persons representing the interests of some or all employees of relevant authorities; and
(ii)is constituted in accordance with what appear to the Scottish Ministers to be appropriate arrangements for the negotiation of the conditions of service of employees of relevant authorities.
(3)The reference in subsection (2)(b)(i) to persons representing the interests of some or all employees of relevant authorities includes trade unions (as defined in section 1 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52)) whose membership consists of or includes employees of relevant authorities.
SupplementaryS51Prohibition on employment of policeSA relevant authority may not employ a constable for the purpose of carrying out any of the functions conferred on the authority by virtue of this Act.
Chapter 10SInterpretation52Interpretation of Part 2SIn this Part, unless the context otherwise requires—
(a)a person to die;
(b)a person to suffer serious—
(b)(i)injury; or
(ii)illness; or
(c)serious harm to the environment (including the life and health of plants and animals and the fabric of buildings);
“extinguishing”, in relation to a fire, includes containing and controlling;
“road” has the same meaning as in Part 4 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22).