Section 109: Cooperation and coordination

Building Safety Act 2022 · 2022 c. 30View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 4: Higher-risk buildings

Subsection (2) applies if there is more than one accountable person for an occupied higher-risk building.

When carrying out their duties under, or under regulations made under, this Part, each accountable person must so far as possible—

cooperate with every other accountable person for the building, and
coordinate with every other accountable person for the building.

Subsection (4) applies to an accountable person for an occupied higher-risk building if there are one or more other persons who are responsible persons within the meaning of article 3 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in relation to the building.

The accountable person must cooperate with each responsible person for the purpose of each responsible person carrying out their duties under the Order.

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