PEDESTRIAN MALLS
Fire Brigade Rights
Members of the Christchurch Metropolitan Fire Board did not share the fears of their chairman (Mr W- RCampbell) on Wednesday evening that the fire brigade did not have sufficient powers to go into pedestrian shopping malls when there was a fire—nor did the chief fire officer (Mr L. R. Osmond). Mr Campbell said there was concern about the access rights of fire brigades, not only to malls, but also to adjacent properties. No vehicle could use the areas unless there was a special order.
Mr Osmond: If there is a fire, the chief fire officer has all the authority to enter. Mr T. H. Boyle: He can run across a howling green if necessary. Mr J. W. Stevens: He can run hoses across the railway line, stop a train —do anything. There is too much minute scrutiny of legislation. I don’t think it matters. Mr Campbell: Well, the Minister of Internal Affairs (Mr Seath) is looking at it
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31783, 13 September 1968, Page 18
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163PEDESTRIAN MALLS Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31783, 13 September 1968, Page 18
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