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Dangerous Structures Guidance
Contractors
Dangerous structure contractors are
selected by competitive tender.
The nominated contractor acts for the council in matters
relating to dangerous structures for the period of the contract -
usually 2 years.
All staff who attends reported dangerous structures have a list of
contact numbers for the nominated contractor and can call them out
if necessary.
The council's contract requires the nominated contractor to attend
the site within one hour of the request. The council initially pays
the contractor's costs, which are based on agreed rates within the
contract.
Charges for the work
The owner of the dangerous structure will subsequently be recharged
by invoice for the councils costs in attending and dealing with the
dangerous structure - this includes the contractor's costs.
Because the contractor is required to have personnel, equipment
and material available at very short notice, 24 hours a day, every
day of the year, their costs are relatively high (this is despite
them typically being the cheapest tender). Therefore, where
possible, owners are offered the opportunity to make their own
arrangements to have the danger made safe. |