structural adequacy statement
Emergency Prohibition Order under Section 43 of the Housing Act 2004 – Category 1 Hazards
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When a property is subject to an Emergency Prohibition Order, it cannot legally be occupied until the order is revoked. These orders are served under Section 43 of the Housing Act 2004 when Category 1 hazards pose an imminent risk of serious harm. This is not optional, failure to comply is a criminal offence.
Pearl Development provides the professional solution: a formal Structural Adequacy Statement prepared by a Chartered Building Surveyor, giving the local authority the assurance they need to lift the prohibition and allow re-occupation.
Why This Matters
- Your property cannot be lived in until the order is lifted.
- The council requires a competent structural assessment to confirm the building is safe.
- Without this, you risk enforcement action, financial penalties, and prolonged vacancy.
What We Offer
- Site inspection by a Chartered Building Surveyor (or Structural Engineer if required).
- Formal Structural Adequacy Statement addressed to the local authority.
- Detailed assessment of: Walls, beams, roof supports, floors, foundations, chimney stacks.
- Diagnosis of movement, damage, or defects.
- Professional recommendations for remedial works.
- Structural calculations for proposed alterations or repairs (if needed).
Common Reasons to Commission This Report
- Revocation of an Emergency Prohibition Order under the Housing Act 2004.
- Compliance with local authority enforcement requirements.
- Legal clearance for re-occupation after major hazards have been addressed.
Next Steps
Contact us today to confirm the fee, arrange your inspection, and prepare your Structural Adequacy Statement with care and precision.
Don’t delay – every day your property remains prohibited costs you time and money.