Fire Safety Act 1993 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Fire Hazard in Premises
33. Property and materials seized or removed by Commissioner in abating fire hazard
Feedback & supportAny property or materials seized or removed by the Commissioner in abating or doing what is necessary to prevent the recurrence of a fire hazard under this Act or in enforcing any regulations made under this Act, may be confiscated by the Commissioner or may, on application by the owner within 2 weeks of such seizure or removal, be returned to the owner on such terms and conditions as the Commissioner thinks fit.
Commissioner
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Civil Defence appointed under section 6 of the Civil Defence Act 1986;
Any property or materials confiscated by the Commissioner under subsection (1) may be sold or disposed of in such manner as the Minister may direct.
The money arising from the sale of any property under subsection (2) may be retained by the Commissioner and applied in payment of the expenses incurred by the Commissioner in connection with the abatement of the fire hazard and the surplus (if any) must be paid —
fire hazard
“fire hazard” means any matter or circumstance which materially increases the likelihood of fire or the danger to life or property that would result from the outbreak of fire and includes —(a)any alteration to any building in contravention of any law relating to building works or fire safety works such as might render escape in the event of fire more difficult;(b)any removal from any building of any fire safety measure which was provided in such building in accordance with plans approved by the Commissioner under section 55;(c)any specified fire hazard; and(d)any other matter or circumstance which would materially hamper the Force in the discharge of its duties in the event of fire;
to the owner of such property if the owner applies therefor within 12 months of the date of the sale; or
into the Consolidated Fund if, or to the extent to which, the surplus is not disposed of under paragraph (a).[18