Prospective

Part 2 S Powers to assess and address danger

Chapter 2 S Carrying out assessments and work

16 Offence of failing to assist with assessment or work S

(1) A person (“A”) commits an offence if—

(a) another person (“B”)—

(i) is on premises carrying out a single-building assessment, an additional work assessment or work arranged under Chapter 1, and

(ii) reasonably requests assistance or information from A for the purposes of carrying out the assessment or work,

(b) the use of reasonable force by B is authorised in connection with the carrying out of the assessment or work by a warrant under section 14,

(c) A is either—

(i) also on the premises, or

(ii) is the owner or occupier of the premises, and

(d) without reasonable excuse A fails to provide the requested assistance or information.

(2) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 39(2)