Which of the following is NOT a condition for serving an Alterations Notice?

• A. Issued at the discretion of the enforcing authority.
• B. Issued if premises constitute a serious risk.
• C. The person receiving a notice must inform the enforcing authority of any proposed changes.
• D. Appeals can be made within 14 days of serving the notice to a Magistrates court.

Answer: (D)

Alterations notices are used when the enforcing authority believes a premises poses a serious risk and changes are needed to reduce that risk. The authority has discretion to issue such a notice, and it is issued to ensure the necessary alterations are carried out to improve fire safety. The person receiving the notice should inform the enforcing authority of any proposed changes so that those changes can be considered in terms of how they affect safety.

What isn’t a condition for serving is the idea that appeals must be made within 14 days to a magistrates court. The right to appeal exists, but the 14-day window is not the correct or required timescale for issuing the notice itself; the appeal period is governed by statutory provision and differs from a simple 14-day period.