person extend as are necessary for the purpose of enabling the inspector to exercise any of the powers conferred on him by this article. (e) to take samples of any articles or substances found in any premises which they have the power to enter for the purpose of ascertaining their fire resistance or flammability. (f) in the case of any article or substance found in any premises which they have the power to enter, being an article or substance, which appears to them to have caused or to be likely to cause danger to the safety of relevant persons, to cause it to be dismantled or subjected to any process or test (but not so as to damage or destroy it unless this is, in the circumstances, necessary). Enforcement In the event of an inspector finding a fire related problem, the following enforcement options under them are available: • Alterations notice • Enforcement notice • Prohibition notice The conditions required for serving the notices are : Alterations Notices If the premises: a. Constitute a serious risk to relevant persons (whether due to the features of the premises, their use, any hazard present, or any other circumstances). b. May constitute a risk if a change is made to them or the use to which they are put. An alterations notice must: a. State that the enforcing authority is of the opinion referred to in paragraph (1). b. Specify the matters which in their opinion, constitute a risk to relevant persons or may constitute such a risk if a change is made to the premises or the use to which they are put. Where an alterations notice has been served in respect of premises the responsible person must, before making any changes which may result in a significant increase in risk, notify the enforcing authority of the proposed changes. Enforcement notice If the enforcing authority is of the opinion that the responsible person or any other person has failed to comply with any provision of the RRFSO or of any regulations made under it. Prohibition Notices If the enforcing authority is of the opinion that use of premises involves or will involve a risk to relevant persons so serious that the use of the premises ought to be prohibited or restricted.
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