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160.

No. 2 of 1868.

Powers of Superintendent of Brigade.

FIRE BRIGADE.

6.—(1) On the occasion of a fire, the Superintendent or other officer in charge of the Brigade may take the command of any volunteer fire brigade or other persons who voluntarily place their services at his disposal, and may remove or order any fireman to remove any persons interfering by their presence with the operations of the Brigade, and generally may take such measures as may appear expedient for the protection of life and property, and may, by himself or by his men, break into or through and take possession of, or blow up with gunpowder or pull down, any premises for the purpose of putting an end to a fire.

Power to require persons to co-operate with Brigade.

(2) The Superintendent of the Brigade or other officer in charge thereof may close any street in or near which a fire is burning, and may remove any persons who interfere by their presence with the operations of the Brigade.

(3) Any officer or member of the Brigade acting bona fide under the powers conferred by this Ordinance shall not be liable to any action for damages for any act done under this section.

(4) Any damage occasioned by the Brigade in the execution of their duties shall be deemed to be damage by fire within the meaning of any policy of insurance against fire.

7. Every person who is required by the Superintendent or officer for the time being in charge of the Brigade to co-operate with any Fire Brigade, whether consisting of volunteers or not, so that the same are approved by the Governor, or in the working of any fire engine, or in the suppression of fire shall be bound to obey such requisition, under a penalty, for every case of disobedience, recoverable on summary conviction, not exceeding 50 dollars.

[s. 8 rep. No. 1 of 1908.]

No. 3 of 1868.

To assimilate the Law of this Colony respecting Treasonable Offences to the Law of the United Kingdom.

[21st November, 1868.]

Short title.

1. The Treasonable Offences Ordinance, 1868.

2. The provisions of the Act 36 George III, chapter 7, and 57 Geo. III c. 6, except as to ... perpetual by the Act 57 George III, chapter 6, and all the provisions made ...

* As amended by No. 62 of 1911 and No. 63 of 1911.

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160. No. 2 of 1868. Powers of Superintendent of Brigade. FIRE BRIGADE. 6.—(1) On the occasion of a fire, the Superintendent or other officer in charge of the Brigade may take the command of any volunteer fire brigade or other persons who voluntarily place their services at his disposal, and may remove or order any fireman to remove any persons interfering by their presence with the operations of the Brigade, and generally may take such measures as may appear expedient for the protection of life and property, and may, by himself or by his men, break into or through and take possession of, or blow up with gunpowder or pull down, any premises for the purpose of putting an end to a fire. Power to require persons to co-operate with Brigade. (2) The Superintendent of the Brigade or other officer in charge thereof may close any street in or near which a fire is burning, and may remove any persons who interfere by their presence with the operations of the Brigade. (3) Any officer or member of the Brigade acting bona fide under the powers conferred by this Ordinance shall not be liable to any action for damages for any act done under this section. (4) Any damage occasioned by the Brigade in the execution of their duties shall be deemed to be damage by fire within the meaning of any policy of insurance against fire. 7. Every person who is required by the Superintendent or officer for the time being in charge of the Brigade to co-operate with any Fire Brigade, whether consisting of volunteers or not, so that the same are approved by the Governor, or in the working of any fire engine, or in the suppression of fire shall be bound to obey such requisition, under a penalty, for every case of disobedience, recoverable on summary conviction, not exceeding 50 dollars. [s. 8 rep. No. 1 of 1908.] No. 3 of 1868. To assimilate the Law of this Colony respecting Treasonable Offences to the Law of the United Kingdom. [21st November, 1868.] Short title. 1. The Treasonable Offences Ordinance, 1868. 2. The provisions of the Act 36 George III, chapter 7, and 57 Geo. III c. 6, except as to ... perpetual by the Act 57 George III, chapter 6, and all the provisions made ... * As amended by No. 62 of 1911 and No. 63 of 1911.
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160. No. 2 of 1868. Powers of Superintend- of Brigade. * FIRE BRIGADE. 6.—(1) On the occasion of a fire, the Superintendent or other ent, officers, officer in charge of the Brigade may take the command of any and members volunteer fire brigade or other persons who voluntarily place their services at his disposal, and may remove or order any fireman to remove any persons interfering by their presence with the opera- tions of the Brigade, and generally may take such measures as may appear expedient for the protection of life and property, and may, by himself or by his men, break into or through and take possession of, or blow up with gunpowder or pull down, any pre- mises for the purpose of putting an end to a fire. Power to require per. sons to co- operate with Brigade. * (2) The Superintendent of the Brigade or other officer in charge thereof may close any street in or near which a fire is burning, and may remove any persons who interfere by their presence with the operations of the Brigade. (3) Any officer or member of the Brigade acting bona fide under the powers conferred by this Ordinance shall not be liable to any action for damages for any act done under this section. (4) Any damage occasioned by the Brigade in the execution of their duties shall be deemed to be damage by fire within the mean- ing of any policy of insurance against fire. 7. Every person who is required by the Superintendent or officer for the time being in charge of the Brigade to co-operate with any Fire Brigade, whether consisting of volunteers or not, so that the same are approved by the Governor, or in the working of any fire engine, or in the suppression of fire shall be bound to obey such requisition, under a penalty, for every case of disobedience, recover- able on summary conviction, not exceeding 50 dollars. [s. 8 rep. No. 1 of 1908.] V tl ha pl of ut tic fo: vis Ki UI cor off hi an Ho any or obe nat or ( and guil 4. felo ima; far advi No. 3 of 1868. To assimilate the Law of this Colony respecting Treasonable Offences to the Law of the United Kingdom. [21st November, 1868.] imag by v upor have. Short title. 1. The Treasonable Offences Ordinance, 1868. the 1 10 d 36 Geo. III c. Repeal of 7 and 57 Geo. perpetual by the Act 57 George III, chapter 6, and all the pro- 2. The provisions of the Act 36 George III, chapter 7, made III c. 6, except as to * As amended by No. 62 of 1911 and No. 63 of 1911.
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160.

No. 2 of 1868.

Powers of

Superintend-

of Brigade.

*

FIRE BRIGADE.

6.—(1) On the occasion of a fire, the Superintendent or other ent, officers, officer in charge of the Brigade may take the command of any and members volunteer fire brigade or other persons who voluntarily place their services at his disposal, and may remove or order any fireman to remove any persons interfering by their presence with the opera- tions of the Brigade, and generally may take such measures as may appear expedient for the protection of life and property, and may, by himself or by his men, break into or through and take possession of, or blow up with gunpowder or pull down, any pre- mises for the purpose of putting an end to a fire.

Power to require per. sons to co- operate with Brigade.

*

(2) The Superintendent of the Brigade or other officer in charge thereof may close any street in or near which a fire is burning, and may remove any persons who interfere by their presence with the operations of the Brigade.

(3) Any officer or member of the Brigade acting bona fide under the powers conferred by this Ordinance shall not be liable to any action for damages for any act done under this section.

(4) Any damage occasioned by the Brigade in the execution of their duties shall be deemed to be damage by fire within the mean- ing of any policy of insurance against fire.

7. Every person who is required by the Superintendent or officer for the time being in charge of the Brigade to co-operate with any Fire Brigade, whether consisting of volunteers or not, so that the same are approved by the Governor, or in the working of any fire engine, or in the suppression of fire shall be bound to obey such requisition, under a penalty, for every case of disobedience, recover- able on summary conviction, not exceeding 50 dollars.

[s. 8 rep. No. 1 of 1908.]

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* As amended by No. 62 of 1911 and No. 63 of 1911.

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