§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidance he gives to chief fire officers on the standards of external and internal lighting of premises which they inspect for the purpose of licensing.
§ Mr. Giles ShawChief fire officers are aware of relevant British standards and the regulations for electrical installations issued by the Institution of Electrical Engineers with respect to normal and emergency lighting for premises used by the public which are required to have a licence. Specific guidance on lighting in cinemas for licensing authorities and licensees is contained in the Guide to the Cinematograph (Safety) Regulations 1955 currently under review. A guide to fire precautions in other places of entertainment which will include recommendations on the standards of lighting is currently being prepared.
§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he takes to provide advice on external lighting as a crime prevention measure to those responsible for the design of new housing.
§ Mr. Giles ShawAt the request of the Home Office, the British Standards Institution has prepared a guide for architects and planners on the security of new dwellings. This is to be published shortly and which will include advice on lighting as a crime prevention measure. Advice is also available for police force crime prevention officers and architect liaison officers to provide advice on external lighting as a crime prevention measure to architects, tenants' and community associations, and other interested bodies.