Section 3AA in The West Bengal Fire Services Act, 1950
3AA. [ Fire prevention wing. [Section 3AA inserted by W.B. Act 10 of 1977.]
(1)There shall be a fire prevention wing in the West Bengal Fire Service which shall consist of such number of inspecting officers and other staff as the State Government may determine.(2)The Director shall be responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the fire prevention wing.(3)The inspecting officers and other staff shall be appointed by the Director in such manner and shall receive such salary and allowances as may be prescribed.(4)The functions of the inspecting officers shall be as follows :-(a)to inspect buildings, cinema houses, theatres and other places of public entertainment to see whether fire prevention measures have been taken and to test periodically the fire extinguisher, fire installation and other fire fighting appliances in such buildings, cinema houses, theatres or other places;(b)to determine the method of maintenance of water supply for fire fighting purposes in any building or place;(c)to inspect means of escape in any building or place and to suggest creation of means of escape and fire prevention measures;(d)to render assistance to any statutory authority when so requested by it in matters connected with fire prevention or fire protection;(e)such other functions as may be prescribed.]
