If you break the rules about fire prevention and safety in factories, you can commit an offence. The rules are in place to keep you and others safe from fires in factories. You should know that section 636L of the Local Government Act 1974 has been repealed, which means it is no longer a law, and this happened on 1 July 1992 due to the Building Act 1991.

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636K: Notices served by council to be suspended pending determination of appeal, or

"Council notices can be put on hold while you wait for an appeal decision"

636M: Penalties, or

"What happens if you break fire safety rules in factories"

Part 37Buildings
Fire prevention and safety in factories

636LOffences (Repealed)

Notes

Section 636L: repealed, on 1 July 1992, by section 92(1) of the Building Act 1991 (1991 No 150).