136GEngagement of another sub-contractor by a sub-contractor on short notice

136G Engagement of another sub-contractor by a sub-contractor on short notice

(1) This section applies if, within the same 24 hour period specified in section 136E, a sub‑contractor engaged by a principal contractor to carry on a security activity or to provide the services of other persons to carry on a security activity in accordance with section 136E is required to engage another sub-contractor (other sub-contractor) to carry on the security activity or to provide those services.

(2) Within 3 days after the commencement of the security activity, the sub-contractor engaged by the principal contractor must—

(a) obtain the client's written consent to the other sub-contractor carrying on the security activity or providing those services; and

(b) give the client written notice that includes—

(i) the name of the other sub‑contractor; and

(ii) the licence number of the other sub-contractor.