Where, in the case of a requirement as to—
contained in building regulations, the power to dispense with or relax that requirement conferred by section 8(1) above is by virtue of section 8(2) above exercisable by a local authority, or a public body proposes to exercise the power conferred on it by section 8(4) above, the local authority or public body, if they are not the fire and rescue authority, shall before exercising the power in relation to any premises or proposed premises consult the fire and rescue authority.
In subsection (1) above, "public body" has the meaning given by section 8(5) above.
As regards a requirement of a kind mentioned in subsection (1), the regulator must consult the fire and rescue authority before exercising the power under section 8(3A) in relation to any premises or proposed premises.