Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 85615
Empty Property: Fire Prevention
Tabled: 27 October 2025
Answered: 5 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Noah Law
Labour — St Austell and Newquay
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he is taking steps to ensure that site freeholders are financially responsible for fighting fires within derelict buildings.
Answer
Alison McGovernOwners of derelict buildings have obligations in respect of fire safety measures. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as amended by Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022, the “Responsible Person” (usually the owner or person in con...
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