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(1)A fire and rescue authority must make provision for the purpose of promoting fire safety in its area.
(2)In making provision under subsection (1) a fire and rescue authority must in particular, to the extent that it considers it reasonable to do so, make arrangements for—
(a)the provision of information, publicity and encouragement in respect of the steps to be taken to prevent fires and death or injury by fire;
(b)the giving of advice, on request, about—
(i)how to prevent fires and restrict their spread in buildings and other property;
(ii)the means of escape from buildings and other property in case of fire.
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