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Monday 27 July 2009

Latest RRO Breach

Notts businessman sentenced for fire safety breach
A NOTTS businessman has been fined and given a suspended sentence after breaching fire safety laws.
Michael Snow, who runs Treasure Trove Fairs, in Botany Park, Mansfield, was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for two years, and fines of £24,000.
He was also told to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work and pay £9,000.
Snow appeared at Mansfield Magistrates' Court on Friday after pleading guilty to breaching fire safety laws at his premises, which were being used as an indoor car boot market.
During a routine inspection of the property Notts Fire and Rescue made some recommendations to Snow.
But, after a complaint, officers returned to the site and found that the improvements had not been completed.
Notts Fire and Rescue is now reminding all owners and occupiers of buildings that they could face legal action if they breach fire safety regulations.
Mark Huckerby, head of fire protection at Notts Fire and Rescue Service, said: "We are here to advise and support local businesses and are always willing to help to make sure they comply with the fire safety legislation.
"However, the public should continue to be reassured that we take any breaches of fire safety very seriously and will use legal sanctions where necessary.
"In this case, my officers had previously spent some time ensuring that the occupier was aware of his responsibilities and duties to ensure peoples safety and it is disappointing that he chose to place people at risk from fire."

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