(1)  For the purposes of regulation 15(2)(a) , the occupier of a specified building is to prepare a proposed fire evacuation plan for the specified building and submit it to the Chief Officer for approval.

(2)  The proposed fire evacuation plan is to be in accordance with the guidelines published under regulation 16 .

(3)  The Chief Officer, in his or her absolute discretion, may give the occupier advice and practical assistance with the preparation of the proposed fire evacuation plan.

(4)  On receipt of the proposed fire evacuation plan, the Chief Officer is to –

(a) give the plan in principle approval; or

(b) require the plan to be amended.

(5)  If subregulation (4)(a) applies, the Chief Officer is to notify the occupier of –

(a) the in principle approval; and

(b) the date of the in principle approval (which date is when the plan takes effect as a fire evacuation plan with in principle approval for the purposes of this Division).

(6)  If subregulation (4)(b) applies –

(a) the Chief Officer is to –

(i) notify the occupier that the plan has not been given in principle approval; and

(ii) specify or indicate the required amendments; and

(b) the occupier is to amend the plan accordingly and resubmit it to the Chief Officer.

(7)  Subregulations (2) , (3) , (4) , (5) and (6) have the same application to the resubmitted plan as to the plan requiring amendment.