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Regulation 24

of Fire Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Materials) Regulations

Regulation 24

Fire protection, detection and mitigation measures for licensed premises

Amended byS 546/2013 wef 01/09/2013

Subregulation 1

The storage licensee for any licensed premises shall provide, implement and maintain such fire protection, detection and mitigation measures, materials and equipment in the licensed premises as the Commissioner may reasonably require for the purposes of fire safety.

Subregulation 2

For the purposes of managing fire safety risks in the vicinity of the licensed premises, the Commissioner may direct the storage licensee to provide to any other person information relevant to the assessment of the need for fire protection, detection and mitigation measures, materials or equipment in the vicinity of the licensed premises.

Subregulation 3

The storage licensee shall also ensure that all persons who are required to handle the petroleum or flammable material within the licensed premises are conversant with the laws, the accepted codes of practice and the actions to be taken in the event of any fire, explosion, leakage or other similar emergency.

Subregulation 4

Amended byS 546/2013 wef 01/09/2013

The storage licensee shall also provide and maintain such types and quantities of sensors as may be required by the Commissioner in those licensed premises.