244.Subsection (1) places a duty on the principal accountable person for a category 1 building to which section 42 applies to display:
	a copy of the building’s most recent building certificate,
	a notice that complies with subsection (4) about the accountable persons for the building and any special measure manager for the building, and
	if there is a relevant compliance notice (defined in subsection (9)), as copy of the statement under section 96(4) summarising the notice.
245.This information must be displayed together, in a conspicuous place in the building.
246.Subsections (2) and (3) provide that, if a special measures order is in force, the principal accountable person must ensure that no building certificate is displayed in the building. Instead, for the period during which the special measures order is in force, the following information must be displayed:
	a notice that complies with subsection (4), about the accountable persons for the building and any special measures manager for the building, and
	if there is a relevant compliance notice (defined in subsection (9)) that was given to an accountable person to whom the special measures order does not apply, a copy of the statement under section 96(4) summarising the notice.
247.Subsection (5) provides that it is an offence for the principal accountable person, without reasonable excuse, to fail to comply with subsections (1) or (3).
248.If a person is found guilty of an offence under subsection (5) in the Crown court, the court may impose a fine or a term of imprisonment, or both. There is no maximum limit on the amount of the fine. The maximum term of imprisonment is 2 years.
249.If a person is found guilty of an offence under subsection (5) in the Crown court, the court may impose a fine or a term of imprisonment, or both. There is no maximum limit on the amount of the fine. The maximum term of imprisonment is 2 years. See also section 110 (fixed penalty notices).
250.Subsection (7) provides that a further offence is committed if, after conviction, subsection (1) or (3) (as applicable) continue not to be complied with. If found guilty of the further offence the person is liable to a fine for each day on which the failure continues (subsection (8)).
Commentary on Sections Part 1 - Safety of Buildings Containing Two Or More Residential Units Building certificates Section 45 Duty of principal accountable person to display certificate and related information