The Dangerous Substances Regulations
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The Dangerous Substances (Notification and Marking of Sites) Regulations 1990 (referred to as the NAMOS Regulations), require the person in control of any site or premise where a total quantity of 25 tonnes or more of dangerous substances are used or stored, or are to become used or stored, to give written notification to both the Fire Service and the Health and Safety Executive.
The Health and Safety Executive is the enforcing authority for notification of the storage of dangerous substances and once notified, the Fire Authority is the enforcing authority for the marking of sites with warning signs. The Fire Authority is also responsible for giving directions as to the quantity, type and location of signs.
A dangerous substance is any substance which is dangerous for conveyance within the meaning of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations 1993.
There are two ways you can inform Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service about the storage or use of dangerous substances. (Please note this process only informs WFRS, you will also need to notify the Health and Safety Executive)
 The first is by writing to us and providing the following details: |
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- The name and address of the person making the notification.
- The full postal address of the site.
- A general description of the nature of the business carried on or intended to be carried on at the site.
- A list of the classifications of any dangerous substances which are, or are liable to be, present.
- The date on which it is anticipated that a total quantity of 25 tonnes or more of dangerous substances will be present, or if they are already present, a statement to that effect.
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Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service
Technical Support
Service Headquarters
Warwick Street
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 5LH |
Or you can send your details electronically using the following form: |
On receipt of notification a member of one of our Area Risk Teams will contact you in order to conduct an assessment of your site and signs. If you have previously notified us and there is subsequently a change in conditions, or storage of dangerous substances stops you should contact us again.
Marking of Sites |
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For further advice please contact are Technical Support Department on 01926 423231
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