Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 47
47
We think that the duty on the accountable person to take all reasonable steps to...
Conclusion
We think that the duty on the accountable person to take all reasonable steps to prevent a major incident lacks clarity and that without statutory guidance, especially on the meaning of “all reasonable steps”, the provisions will likely be a source of uncertainty and concern for those assuming the role of accountable person. We are also persuaded that the definition of “major incident” sets too high a threshold. (Paragraph 148) 64 Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Building Safety Bill
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government acknowledges the Committee’s concerns that the duty on the Accountable Person to take all reasonable steps to prevent a major incident lacks clarity and that without statutory guidance, especially on the meaning of “all reasonable steps”, the provisions will likely be a source of uncertainty and concern for those assuming the role of Accountable Person. The Government also acknowledges the Committee’s concerns that the definition of “major incident” sets too high a threshold.