NAMOS Regulations

The Health and Safety Executive is the enforcing authority for notification of the storage of dangerous substances and once notified, the Fire Authority is the enforcing authority for the marking of sites with warning signs. The Fire Authority is also responsible for giving directions as to the quantity, type and location of signs.

A dangerous substance is any substance which is dangerous for conveyance within the meaning of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations 1993.

To notify Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service about the storage or use of dangerous substances on your premises, please use the notification link on the right of this page.  

You will need to inform us of the following details:

• The name and address of the person making the notification.
• The full postal address of the site.
• A general description of the nature of the business carried on or intended to be carried on at the site.
• A list of the classifications of any dangerous substances which are, or are liable to be, present.
• The date on which it is anticipated that a total quantity of 25 tonnes or more of dangerous substances will be present, or if they are already present, a statement to that effect. 

On receipt of notification a member of our staff will contact you in order to arrange an assessment of your site and signs. If you have previously notified us and there is subsequently a change in conditions, or storage of dangerous substances stops you should contact us again. 

Please note this process only informs HWFRS, you will also need to notify the Health and Safety Executive.