Written question asked by Grahame Morris (Labour) on Friday, 7 July 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 July 2017. It was answered by Lord Sharma (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 July 2017 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Buildings: Fire Hazards

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 29 June 2017 to Question 371, whether there is a requirement to remove polystyrene ceiling tiles from older buildings.

Answer: Where following an inspection of dwelling under the Housing Act 2004, a local authority identifies polystyrene ceiling tiles as being a fire risk, an Improvement Notice can be served requiring their removal. Failure to comply with an Improvement Notice is a criminal offence for which local authorities can impose a financial penalty of up to £30,000 and apply for a Rent Repayment Order covering up to 12 month’s rent, or prosecute in the courts which have the power to impose an unlimited fine.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3678
Session: 2017-19
Related items: Buildings: Fire Hazards
Thursday, 29 June 2017
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Buildings Insulation Fire hazards
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