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(1) A fire certificate shall be as in Form C provided in Schedule 3 of these Regulations and shall state

(a) the particular use of the premises to which the fire certificate relates;

(b) the means of escape provided for the premises;

(c) the means other than that for fighting fire provided for the premises to ensure that the means of escape can safely and effectively be used at all material times;

(d) whether or not the fire hydrants or other sources of water supply for the premises are adequate;

(e) the type, number and location of fire warning means for persons on the premises; and

(f) the type, number and location of fire fighting means on the premises.

(2) The Chief Fire Officer may in exceptional circumstances for stated reasons waive any of the requirements in paragraph (c), (d) and (e) of sub-regulation (1).

(3) The fire certificate shall be kept on the premises and be conspicuously displayed by the occupant.

(4) The fire certificate shall be made available for inspection under these Regulations.