Part 2: The Regulator and its functions Enforcement Section 24: Provision of false or misleading information to the regulator Background
This section, as with section 22, mirrors similar provisions supporting staff of other regulatory bodies with the aim of protecting the staff of the Building Safety Regulator or those working on the Building Safety Regulator’s behalf. The offence exists primarily to deter the provision of false information, which could disrupt or sabotage the operations of the Building Safety Regulator, which in turn could adversely impact the safety of individuals in the building.
Example: False claim of a building safety risk assessment
In an application to the Building Safety Regulator for a Building Assessment Certificate, an Accountable Person falsely claims that a building safety risk assessment under section 83 has been carried out. Upon discovering that the assessment has not been carried out, the Building Safety Regulator will have a range of options, including issuing a compliance notice under section 99, but would also be able to take criminal proceedings against the Accountable Person under this section.