The occupier of a factory must maintain a way for you to escape and a fire alarm system. You need to know that the occupier is in charge of the factory. The occupier has to make sure you can get out safely and that the fire alarm system is working.

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636E: Changes to factory premises, staffing, or activities after fire safety certificate issued, or

"What to do if you change a factory after getting a fire safety certificate"

636G: Provision of fire-fighting equipment, or

"Rules about having fire extinguishers in workplaces"

Part 37Buildings
Fire prevention and safety in factories

636FOccupier of factory to maintain means of escape and fire alarm system (Repealed)

Notes

Section 636F: repealed, on 1 July 1992, by section 92(1) of the Building Act 1991 (1991 No 150).