Guidance. Safety in high-rise residential buildings: accountable persons

Health and Safety Executive, 2023
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Abstract

Sets out the roles and legal duties for the accountable person and the principal accountable person of a high-rise residential building. Gives clarity to who is accountable, what the legal duties are and other additional duties for the principal accountable person and what enforcement action may be taken if there is a breach of duty.

History

Superseded by 20 September 2023 update. Issued: 5/04/2023. Available from: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/safety-in-high-rise-residential-buildings-accountable-persons. Updated 15/08/2023: Includes new guidance on legal duties and checking parts of the building you are responsible for.

Subjects

  • Fire
  • Special subject areas

Publisher History

The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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