Part 2Fire and rescue services

Chapter 10Interpretation

52Interpretation of Part 2

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • F1Chief Inspector” has the meaning given by section 43A(6),

  • F1Chief Officer” means the person appointed under paragraph 7 of schedule 1A,

  • emergency” means an event or situation that causes or is likely to cause—

    1. a

      a person to die;

    2. b

      a person to suffer serious—

      1. i

        injury; or

      2. ii

        illness; or

    3. c

      serious harm to the environment (including the life and health of plants and animals and the fabric of buildings);

  • extinguishing”, in relation to a fire, includes containing and controlling;

  • F1framework document” means the document prepared under, and having effect by virtue of, section 40,

  • F1Inspector” has the meaning given by section 43A(6),

  • road” has the same meaning as in Part 4 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22).