A fire certificate is needed if more than 20 people are employed in the building, or more than 10 people are working other than on the ground floor, or if explosive or highly flammable materials are used or stored. Hotels and boarding houses require a fire certificate if sleeping accommodation is provided for more than six persons, or if any bedrooms are above the first floor or below ground floor. Certificates are issued by the fire authority when the owner or occupier has provided and maintained escape routes, fire fighting equipment and fire alarm systems as required. The Act overlaps with the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 as amended by the Fire Precautions (Workplace) (Amendment) Regulations 1999.