Part 2: The Regulator and its functions Staffing etc Section 16: Guidance about the provision of assistance Effect
Section 16 enables the Building Safety Regulator to prepare guidance aimed at local authorities, fire and rescue authorities and FSO authorised persons about how they provide assistance to the Building Safety Regulator in the regulation of higher-risk buildings under section 13, section 14 and section 15. Local authorities, fire and rescue authorities and FSO authorised persons must have regard to such guidance, which can be issued only with the consent of the Secretary of State.