16Offence of failing to assist with assessment or work
(1)A person (“A”) commits an offence if—
(a)another person (“B”)—
(i)is on premises carrying out a single-building assessment, an additional work assessment or work arranged under Chapter 1, and
(ii)reasonably requests assistance or information from A for the purposes of carrying out the assessment or work,
(b)the use of reasonable force by B is authorised in connection with the carrying out of the assessment or work by a warrant under section 14,
(c)A is either—
(i)also on the premises, or
(ii)is the owner or occupier of the premises, and
(d)without reasonable excuse A fails to provide the requested assistance or information.
(2)A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.