Fire (Scotland) Act 2005

[^key-c84e3323ee4b4e4d724dd896c0b8da91]: Ss. 41D-41K and cross-heading inserted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 115, 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-e9d170bbeec1b70bdc2d6be3c1e3f797]: S. 41L inserted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 116, 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-93f33ae0db0bdae32cafb2ccbaf9c574]: Ss. 44-46 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-edb9a25cbd256aed52639829001c5d6f]: Ss. 48-50 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-b5eefa9ff25a759aaa75f546777ad321]: S. 86A inserted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(27); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-f0c9ead83f9c23c725e519ec1cd43ffd]: S. 36(4) added (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 112(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-4ccc58a2d19dfe456c82e50eea926024]: S. 36(1)-(2A) substituted for s. 36(1)(2) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 112(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-77757d1d82cb5e5f649df830aa69d524]: Sch. 1 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-e20979da519aa0900b8cea724050b82d]: S. 1 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-0aa1e7b78bdf4bdae4992d8fa2c0b172]: Words in s. 10(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 105(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-a98f97f2889b141ee32ed49ae2e039d9]: Words in s. 10(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 105(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-fd9e43db6fc5439dc43f3b3d6bab4c38]: Words in s. 11(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 106(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-ff00e09372f05e9b1a5f4e6fc981567f]: Word in s. 11(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 106(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-3ceab343e721e394905cc8455454318c]: Words in s. 11(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 106(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-acb4fc327a128ab4c1be078c186a1224]: S. 12 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-1c1872346ab2738f0f6f29086716c82d]: Word in s. 13(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 107(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-4faabf2cbd052084650643827e5d06f2]: Word in s. 13(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 107(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-d184ca541066f994b116dceca93907f1]: Word in s. 14(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 108(a)(i), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-9056b448774519e5e7f87d085870b8bb]: Word in s. 14(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 108(a)(ii), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-d943fa2e85bb3586b6146a6abab88701]: Word in s. 14(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 108(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-d16c70e1aae117da3fdd442d6aafd0ef]: Word in s. 15 substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 109(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-cdbcd49243628439a061fc3dbd5efc6a]: Words in s. 15 substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 109(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-d17912f24035c2ae721799b309ad10ec]: Word in s. 16(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 110(a)(i), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-e8c92f6467f35610a529fa2f2ca4d96a]: Word in s. 16(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 110(a)(ii), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-124900d31926671de92b3ede51980978]: Word in s. 16(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 110(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-ba1cb9c3a34688ecce5ac471958e8abe]: Words in s. 16(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 110(c), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-37e61bc9299d35820343c4d883c221ad]: Words in s. 16(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 110(d)(i), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-d2e03da4b1ba2b3452d317ff6d0517f6]: Words in s. 16(4) inserted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 110(d)(ii), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-915b8a1d8d05035da0c7a0060ed50913]: Word in s. 16(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 110(d)(iii), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-850febef00e7cbce20cbca22d5d1ff75]: S. 16(5)(6) repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-32752c521e5b184fd1bf6331627a592e]: Word in s. 16A(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 47

[^key-8a806440b9878082d2bf731a7cacc91e]: Word in s. 17(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(3)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-931f86fdecf036bdd78effdaa80ec0a7]: Word in s. 17(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(3)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-5adc116928c20afc4f13f775b4d3b6f9]: Word in s. 17(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(3)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-9185ec343ec0dc933a86ca28b5962a97]: Word in s. 17(2)(e) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(3)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-7dbd33eed030a60dcc2337ef644cfc28]: Word in s. 17(2)(f) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(3)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-b33c80a542a6285ef1ec4958e191dde4]: Word in s. 18(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(4)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-8b30eb01208b541ca49bd9ad34df0be3]: Word in s. 18(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(4)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-1df5588276aa92a26a65232e9698452d]: Word in s. 19(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(5); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-98493381e2e641b337cc25dca969fa50]: Word in s. 19(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(5); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-6d6989b382c9c47963fbf7d5030dc73e]: Word in s. 20(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(6); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-333c5265a19efb85a14e679ca9ea16ed]: Word in s. 21(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(7)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-d1f24a155bedb512d1802e1ee5ac28aa]: Words in s. 21(6) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(7)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-7f57e7de3a572b958c018619a1b82d51]: Word in s. 23(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(8); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-ad4c257f5a3045f92b1dffeb140e5e1a]: Word in s. 24(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(9)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-d9d10fcfe23e53ac802cc38fce2ef891]: Word in s. 24(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(9)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-2a5073a116850e21f0a5d52e7b433ece]: Word in s. 24(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(9)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-772f10a09fba768ff994a85933c32221]: Word in s. 25(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(10)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-e2b145154b0e0a00eb14c8ea5e813fe8]: Word in s. 25(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(10)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-bb5146535ee1ce607d3fce67b300f7b0]: Word in s. 27(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(11)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-a8d61852531c05fba51e8abbf941783d]: Word in s. 27(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(11)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-343d364c5eff09624ecce5f09f2c0a23]: Word in s. 27(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(11)(c); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-32a6157ff5e6a048bb6bbe2455d6796a]: Word in s. 29(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(12)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-8da13f414a3e3ca46b2c988b0766d2f5]: Word in s. 29(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(12)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-f013a0877609583cd031a92a480d19ba]: Word in s. 30 substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(13); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-aa48d9617934add5647b3841ebcc5409]: S. 33 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-90765146dbc4b559deda64374ae3ee00]: S. 34 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-9f5fb3198fe1289d18d5c28abeeb805b]: S. 35 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 111, 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-2b388fd6799a10483078d97efd151036]: S. 35(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 111(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-603014e40527d145b5414dcb654e6c28]: S. 35(4) added (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 111(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-af4aeed871469ea4eeae55967eb551ac]: S. 37 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-072e66a71f51570a56f4dfa22ea59b59]: Word in s. 39(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(14)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-629e0fb7580a54a6261186a5dcfe43fd]: Word in s. 39(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(14)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-e7b769e7d96b8ed714de0fd98ab5d90b]: Word in s. 39(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(14)(b)(i); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-98d1ba807fdcca4a76fe9c001e29e352]: Word in s. 39(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(14)(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-9e039c3b142ccc0752d01427101f3289]: Word in s. 39(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(14)(c); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-faa04b42ae8dd57ddb9386a666d8d8e4]: S. 41(7) repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-33592796e49be732a13945dc745987af]: S. 43 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-ced8049f789059f0d31bddd2465eccc5]: Words in s. 51 inserted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 120, 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-a0a2c821ccc76e3640d48450afdacc0f]: Word in s. 51 substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(19)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-7ad8898d6ab0527b6630b2d0256e8b64]: Word in s. 51 substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(19)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-58266b2bcfcdd4e0a50cc00c68ced8ac]: Words in s. 52 inserted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(20); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-1ac3b7644fb1ac05b68ac534371f9d81]: Word in s. 59(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(21); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-170c820c1577f673871e2d956f59fc5c]: S. 61(9)(b) substituted for s. 61(9)(b)(c) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 103(1)(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-ff7f55fc5ec1b2db73e0fee2e802e97e]: Word in s. 61(7) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 103(1)(a)(i), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-a75f8c52d0a7ee748da07f59e0332d03]: Words in s. 61(7) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 103(1)(a)(ii), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-32864a210af3147818f8ca3c68e1c8f2]: Words in s. 61(8) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 103(1)(a)(ii), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-585e342b5cf3a563688eec628035eec9]: S. 61(4)(5) repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-cbb5efd8134ca7d4218017382ed7a98c]: S. 67(1)-(1B) substituted for s. 67(1) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 103(2)(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-1b9e3b938139f62ec9d0f2e9ff3fc538]: Words in s. 67(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 103(2)(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-8cdeffc99b898deb1336bc84e711c68b]: S. 67(2) repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-e750c4974e36077398f004c3d126a76d]: Word in s. 79(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(22); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-fe409a54e51f2f1c77d5c577a411265e]: Words in s. 79(1) repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-526043d1cc7542a094d28544f7869f9e]: Word in s. 80(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(23); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-a57534aae3338db298416a96c36023b9]: Word in s. 80(b)(iii) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(23); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-9136afd891591aa24f34bbc6f3dc3ec3]: Word in s. 81(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(24); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-639e3fc0aaf53815a689d39df67f3152]: Word in s. 85(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(25); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-3f9c82e78235fa3c3ebb5248a60a02dd]: Word in s. 86 substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(26); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-249f49d8c8d6abe792847ea7ddca5409]: S. 88(4)(a) repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-6e67564acf7c9bb063b9ad99da83f6ba]: Words in s. 8(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 102(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-2aaf60838d3a064b0fecce070915612a]: Words in s. 8(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 102(b)(i), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-3e0fb5d4fe9596ec6e8790bf4e2cb08c]: Word in s. 8(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 102(b)(ii), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-732bf519a3002982344be4a887f3f3cd]: Words in s. 9(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 104(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-0caca4e536c99f8b7830a420d78f7caa]: Words in s. 9(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 104(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^M_F_ac0c5142-442e-404d-bd56-14a4320fd971]: Word in s. 47(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(18); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-2dc407a1e1e4358cb98c2a48ead2b8ee]: Word in s. 40(3)(b) substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(15)(b)(i); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 7, 8(1)(3))

[^M_F_c7728b7d-5171-417b-c17c-2c278ceea5bb]: Words in s. 40(3)(c) substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(15)(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 7, 8(1)(3))

[^key-07d72be8862bcfa85a5fea6a19da63e8]: S. 41A(7): appointed day (29.4.2013) by The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (Framework and Appointed Day for Strategic Plan) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/97), arts. 1, 3

[^key-099d146ac0ae0a27d1b6661f4c14a5d5]: S. 61(7A) inserted (1.4.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(1), Sch. 12 para. 86(3); S.I. 2014/251, art. 4

[^key-24e11919751edbea250a1a56d33a9049]: S. 61(9A) inserted (1.4.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(1), Sch. 12 para. 86(8); S.I. 2014/251, art. 4

[^key-366114259c3c8a96cabcc9d3dd776f02]: S. 61(9)(zaa) inserted (1.4.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(1), Sch. 12 para. 86(6); S.I. 2014/251, art. 4

[^key-23f5ac59cc9f79db64349fd8c2b76883]: S. 61(9)(za)(iv) substituted (1.4.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(1), Sch. 12 para. 86(5)(b); S.I. 2014/251, art. 4

[^key-49e18eea0718a82b9e4a532b24967d44]: Words in s. 61(7) substituted (1.4.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(1), Sch. 12 para. 86(2); S.I. 2014/251, art. 4

[^key-ce61f15cae2a6cf836c62578a2f2abae]: S. 61(9)(za)(i)(ii) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(1), Sch. 12 para. 86(5)(a); S.I. 2014/251, art. 4

[^key-900fc385b8e7ef1db61cfae388abfdff]: Words in s. 61(10) inserted (1.4.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(1), Sch. 12 para. 86(9); S.I. 2014/251, art. 4

[^key-e787b5bbc5b4bb308ea58caa7aa3987d]: Words in sch. 1A para. 5(2)(d) substituted (1.4.2015) by Bankruptcy and Debt Advice (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 11), s. 57(2), sch. 3 para. 39; S.S.I. 2014/261, art. 3 (with arts. 4-7, 12) (as amended by S.S.I. 2015/54, art. 2)

[^key-f098bf0a4d4a632c749a52b78f3c5fb1]: Sch. 3 para. 13 repealed (1.8.2016) by Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 14), s. 104(3), sch. 2 para. 16; S.S.I. 2014/264, art. 2, sch. (with art. 4)

[^key-13ff235220c688590d08d72f25a42e09]: Words in sch. 1A para. 5(2)(c) inserted (30.11.2016) by Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 21), s. 237(2), sch. 8 para. 20 (with ss. 232, 234(3), 235, 236); S.S.I. 2016/294, reg. 2

Ancillary provision

Orders and regulations

Inquiries

Inquiries: supplementary

Orders and regulations

Fire and rescue authorities

1A

• (1) There is established a body corporate to be known as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Serviceor, in Gaelic, Seirbheis Smàlaidh agus Teasairginn na h-Alba (referred to in this Act as “SFRS”).

• (2) SFRS has the functions conferred on it by or under this Act or any other enactment.

• (3) Schedule 1A makes further provision about SFRS.

Exercise of powers at sea: further provision

Fire hydrants: recovery of costs

Fire hydrants: offences

Best value

39A

• (1) It is the duty of SFRS to make arrangements which secure best value.

• (2) Best value is continuous improvement in the carrying out of SFRS's functions.

• (3) In securing best value, SFRS must maintain an appropriate balance among—

• (a) the quality of its carrying out of its functions,

• (b) the cost to SFRS of that carrying out of its functions,

• (c) the cost to persons of any service provided by SFRS for them on a wholly or partly rechargeable basis.

• (4) In maintaining that balance, SFRS must have regard to—

• (a) efficiency,

• (b) effectiveness,

• (c) economy, and

• (d) the need to meet the equal opportunity requirements.

• (5) SFRS must carry out its duties under this section in a way which contributes to the achievement of sustainable development.

• (6) In measuring the improvement of the carrying out of SFRS's functions for the purposes of this section, regard is to be had to the extent to which the outcomes of the carrying out of the functions have improved.

• (7) In this section, “equal opportunity requirements” has the same meaning as in Section L2 of Part 2 of Schedule 5 to the Scotland Act 1998 (c.46).

39B

• (1) In carrying out its duties under section 39A, SFRS must have regard to the matters mentioned in subsection (2).

• (2) The matters are—

• (a) any relevant guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers,

• (b) what are, whether by reference to any generally recognised published code or otherwise, regarded as proper arrangements for the purposes of section 39A(1) (or purposes which include those purposes).

• (3) Before issuing relevant guidance, the Scottish Ministers must consult—

• (a) SFRS, and

• (b) such other persons as they think appropriate.

• (4) In the event of a conflict in any respect between the matter to which SFRS is to have regard under paragraph (a) of subsection (2) and the matter to which it is to have regard under paragraph (b) of that subsection, SFRS must in that respect have regard only to matters within paragraph (a).

• (5) In this section “relevant guidance”—

• (a) means guidance on the carrying out of the duties imposed by section 39A,

• (b) includes in particular guidance on

• (i) how to make and what is to be included in the arrangements mentioned in section 39A(1),

• (ii) how to implement the duty imposed by that section.

39C

The reference in section 23 of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 1) to examinations into the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which resources have been used is, in relation to SFRS, to include a reference to examinations into the arrangements made by SFRS under section 39A.

41M

• (1) SFRS must provide the Scottish Ministers with such reports, statistics and other information relating to SFRS or its functions as the Scottish Ministers may require.

• (2) Information provided under this section may in particular relate to the outcomes of fires, events and other situations in relation to which SFRS makes provision or takes action.

• (3) Information to be provided under this section must be provided at the times, and in the form, specified by the Scottish Ministers.

Suspension of terms and conditions of licences dealing with same matters as this Part

Inquiries

Crown application

SCHEDULE 1A

Status

1

• (1) SFRS—

• (a) is not a servant or agent of the Crown, and

• (b) has no status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.

• (2) SFRS's property is not property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.

Membership

2

• (1) SFRS is to consist of—

• (a) a member appointed by the Scottish Ministers to chair SFRS (“the chairing member”), and

• (b) not fewer than 10 nor more than 14 other members appointed by the Scottish Ministers.

• (2) The Scottish Ministers may appoint as members only persons who they consider to have skills and expertise relevant to the functions of SFRS.

• (3) The Scottish Ministers may by order modify sub-paragraph (1)(b) by substituting for the minimum or maximum number of members for the time being specified such other number as they think fit.

• (4) Members of SFRS may elect from their number a member to act as deputy to the chairing member.

Disqualification

3

• (1) A person is disqualified from appointment, and from holding office, as a member of SFRS if that person is or becomes—

• (a) a member of staff of SFRS,

• (b) a member of

• (i) the Scottish Parliament,

• (ii) the House of Lords,

• (iii) the House of Commons, or

• (iv) the European Parliament,

• (c) disqualified from standing for election as a member of

• (i) the Scottish Parliament,

• (ii) the House of Commons, or

• (iii) a local authority.

• (2) The Scottish Ministers may by order modify sub-paragraph (1).

Tenure

4

• (1) A member is to be appointed for a period not exceeding 4 years specified in the appointment.

• (2) A member holds and vacates office on such terms and conditions as the Scottish Ministers may determine.

• (3) On ceasing to be a member, a person is eligible for reappointment.

• (4) A member may, by notice in writing to the Scottish Ministers, resign office as a member.

Removal from office

5

• (1) The Scottish Ministers may remove a member from office if—

• (a) the member is an undischarged bankrupt,

• (b) the member has, without reasonable excuse, been absent from meetings of SFRS for a period longer than 4 consecutive months,

• (c) the member has, without reasonable excuse, been absent from 3 consecutive meetings of SFRS,

• (d) the member has been convicted (whether before or after the member's appointment) of a criminal offence,

• (e) the member has failed to comply with the terms or conditions of the member's appointment,

• (f) the Scottish Ministers consider that the member is otherwise unfit to be a member or is unable for any reason to carry out the member's functions.

• (2) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(a), “undischarged bankrupt” means a person—

• (a) whose estate has been sequestrated and who has not been discharged (or against whom a bankruptcy order has been made and is still in force),

• (b) who has granted a trust deed for, or made a composition or arrangement with, creditors (and has not been discharged in respect of it),

• (c) who is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order, or an interim bankruptcy restrictions order, made under the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 (c.66), the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 or the Insolvency Act 1986 (c.45),

• (d) who is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions undertaking entered into under paragraph 7 of Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986,

• (e) who has been adjudged bankrupt (and has not been discharged), or

• (f) who is subject to any other kind of order, arrangement or undertaking analogous to those mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d), anywhere in the world.

Remuneration, allowances and expenses of members

6

SFRS may pay to its members such remuneration, allowances and expenses as the Scottish Ministers may determine.

The Chief Officer

7

• (1) SFRS must employ a Chief Officer.

• (2) The Chief Officer may not be a member of SFRS.

• (3) The first Chief Officer is to be appointed by the Scottish Ministers on such terms and conditions as they may determine.

• (4) Each subsequent appointment of a person as the Chief Officer is to be made by SFRS.

• (5) The appointment of a person under sub-paragraph (4) is subject to the approval of the Scottish Ministers.

• (6) The terms and conditions of a person appointed under sub-paragraph (4) are to be determined by SFRS.

SFRS's employees

8

• (1) SFRS may employ staff.

• (2) Staff are to be employed on terms and conditions determined by SFRS.

• (3) SFRS may pay or make arrangements for the payment of pensions, allowances or gratuities to, or in respect of, any person who is, or has ceased to be, a member of staff (including the Chief Officer).

• (4) The reference in sub-paragraph (3) to pensions, allowances and gratuities includes pensions, allowances and gratuities by way of compensation for loss of employment.

• (5) The arrangements mentioned in sub-paragraph (3) may include—

• (a) the making of contributions or payments towards provision for pensions, allowances or gratuities mentioned there, and

• (b) the establishment and administration of pension schemes.

Committees and sub-committees

9

• (1) SFRS may establish committees for any purpose.

• (2) Any committee so established may establish sub-committees.

• (3) The members of any committee or sub-committee may include persons who are not members of SFRS but such persons are not entitled to vote at meetings.

• (4) A committee or sub-committee must not consist entirely of persons who are not members of SFRS.