78 Dangerous building—emergency measures
Building Act 1984 (1984 c 55) | Legislation

78  Dangerous building—emergency measures

(1)     If it appears to a local authority that—

(a)     a building or structure, or part of a building or structure, is in such a state, or is used to carry such loads, as to be dangerous, and

(b)     immediate action should be taken to remove the danger,

they may take such steps as may be necessary for that purpose.

(2)     Before exercising their powers under this section, the local authority shall, if it is reasonably practicable to do so, give notice of their intention to the owner and occupier of the building, or of the premises on which the structure is situated.

(3)     Subject to this section, the local authority may recover from the owner the expenses reasonably incurred by them under this section.

(4)

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