176   Issue of annual fire safety statements

(1)  The assessment and inspection of an essential fire safety measure or building must have been carried out within the period of 3 months prior to the date on which the annual fire safety statement is issued.

(2)  The choice of person to carry out an assessment or inspection is up to the owner of the building.

(3)  The person who carries out an assessment must inspect and verify the performance of each fire safety measure being assessed.