Building Act 1984

Type Public General Act
Publication 1984-10-31
Last updated 2026-01-27
State In force
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7

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-46) modified (17.7.1992) by S.I. 1992/1732, art. 4(1)

8

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-46) excluded (18. 12. 1996) by 1996 c. 61, s. 38, Sch. 10 para.7P Pt. I (ss. 1-46) excluded (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 4(5) (subject to art. 1(3))

10

S.4(1)(a)(i)-(iv) substituted (1.11.1996) by 1996 c. 56, s. 582(1), Sch. 37 Pt. 1 para. 59 (with s. 1(4), Sch. 39 paras. 30, 39)

11

S. 4(1)(a)(iii) repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(3), Sch. 31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 17)

12

S. 4(1)(a)(iv) repealed (1.4.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(3), Sch. 31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/1016, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

13

S. 4(1)(b) applied with modifications by Airports Act 1986 (c. 31, SIF 9), s. 58, Sch. 2 para. 6(a)

17

S. 4(1)(c) and word “or” immediately preceding it inserted (21.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/4050, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II para. 7(a)

19

S. 8(1) modified (1.6.1992) by S.I. 1991/2768, reg. 10(1) S. 8(1) modified (1.1.2001) by S.I. 2000/2531, reg. 11(1)

20

S. 16 excluded (21.7.1994) by 1994 c.xv, s. 58(9)

22

S. 16(6)-(8) modified by Midland Metro Act 1989 (c.xv), s. 45(10) S. 16(6)-(8) modified (27.7.1993) by Leeds Supertram Act 1993 (c. xv), s. 55(10)

23

S. 16(13) repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIII Group 1.

24

S. 18 repealed (1.4.2002) by S.I. 2001/3335, reg. 3(1) (with reg. 4)

27

Ss. 21, 22, 23 extended by S.I. 1987/798, regs. 2(1), 4

28

S. 21(1)(2) repealed (1.4.2002) by S.I. 2001/3335, reg. 3(1) (with reg. 4)

29

Words in s. 21(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by S.I. 2001/3335, reg. 3(2)(a) (with reg. 4)

30

S. 21(3)(a)(b) substituted for words (1.4.2002) by S.I. 2001/3335, reg. 3(2)(b) (with reg. 4)

31

Words in s. 21(4) substituted (1.4.2002) by S.I. 2001/3335, reg. 3(3) (with reg. 4)

32

Ss. 21, 22, 23 extended by S.I. 1987/798, regs. 2(1), 4

33

Ss. 21, 22, 23 extended by S.I. 1987/798, regs. 2(1), 4

34

S. 23(1)(2) repealed by S.I. 1985/1065, reg. 18

42

Ss. 26–29 repealed by S.I. 1985/1065, reg. 18

43

S. 30 repealed by S.I. 1985/1603, art. 3

44

S. 36(2)-(6) modified by Midland Metro Act 1989 (c. xv), s. 45(10) S. 36(2)-(6) modified (27.7.1993) by Leeds Supertram Act 1993 (c. xv), s. 55(10) S. 36(2)-(6) modified (21.7.1994) by Greater Nottingham Light Rapid Transit Act 1994 (c. xv), s. 58(10)

45

S. 44 extended (17.7.1992) by S.I. 1992/1732, art. 4(1)(a)

46

S. 47 excluded (21.7.1994) by 1994 c. xv, s. 58(9)

47

Words in s. 47(1) substituted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art. 3(2)(a)

49

Words in s. 48(1) substituted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art. 3(3)(a)

50

Words in s. 48(1)(a)(b) substituted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art. 3(3)(b)

53

Words in s. 50(5)(a) substituted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art. 3(4)(b)

54

S. 51(1) restricted (prosp.) by Smoke Detectors Act 1991 (c. 37, SIF 15), ss. 5(3), 7(3).

55

S. 51(1) substituted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art.4

56

Words in s. 51(3)(a) substituted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art. 3(5)

57

Ss. 51A, 51B, 51C inserted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art. 2

58

Ss. 51A, 51B, 51C inserted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art.2

59

Ss. 51A, 51B, 51C inserted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art.2

60

Words in s. 52(1)(a) substituted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art. 3(6)(a)

61

Words in s. 53(3)(a) substituted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art. 3(7)(a)

62

Words in s. 53(6) substituted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art. 3(7)(b)

64

Words in s. 55(1)(a) inserted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art. 3(8)

65

Words in S. 56(1) inserted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art. 3(9)(a)(i)

66

Words in s. 56(1) inserted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art. 3(9)(ii)

67

Words in s. 56(5)(a) substituted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art. 3(9)(c)

69

Words in s. 58(1) inserted (14.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/1905, art. 3(10)

70

S. 59 amended (27.8.1993) by 1993 c. 12, ss. 40, 51(2), Sch. 3 Pt I para. 5 (with ss. 42, 46)..

71

Words in s. 59(1)(a) omitted (1.4.2002) by virtue of S.I. 2001/3335, reg. 3(4)(a) (with reg. 4)

72

S. 59(4) applied with modifications by Airports Act 1986 (c. 31, SIF 9), s. 58, Sch. 2 para. 6(b)

73

Words in s. 59(4) substituted (21.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/4050, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II para. 7(b)(i)

75

S. 59(5) inserted (21.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/4050, art. 2 Sch. Pt. II para. 7(b)(ii)

76

S. 59(5) added (1.4.2002) by S.I. 2001/3335, reg. 3(4)(b) and renumbered as s. 59(6) (1.4.2002) by S.I. 2002/440, reg. 4

78

S. 64(1) applied (with modifications) (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 S. 64(1) applied (with modifications) (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

79

S. 64(1): certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 64(1): certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2

81

S. 65 applied (with modifications) (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 S. 65 applied (with modifications) (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

82

S. 65: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 65: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2.

89

S. 70 applied (with modifications) (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 S. 70 applied (with modifications) (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

90

S. 70: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch.2 S. 70: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2

92

S. 76 applied (with modifications) (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2; and applied (with modifications) (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch.2.

93

S. 76: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2; and certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2.

97

S. 77 applied (with modifications) (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2; s. 77 applied (with modifications) (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2; and s. 77 excluded (20.9.2000) by London Local Authorities Act 2000 (c. vii), ss. 1(1), 45(4)

98

S. 77: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2; and certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2

101

S. 78 applied (with modifications) (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 S. 78 applied (with modifications) (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2.

102

S. 78: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 78: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2

104

S. 79 applied (with modifications) (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2; s. 79 applied (with modifications) (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2; and s. 79 excluded (20.9.2000) by London Local Authorities Act 2000 (c. vii), ss. 1(1), 45(4)

105

S. 79: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2; and certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2

111

Words substituted by S.I. 1990/1285, art. 2, Sch. para. 7

113

S. 80(3)(b) amended (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 16(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(2)(i); S.I. 1996/218, art. 2

115

S. 81 applied (with modifications) (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 S. 81 applied (with modifications) (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2.

116

S. 81: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 81: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2.

120

S. 82 applied (with modifications) (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 S. 82 applied (with modifications) (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

121

S. 82: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch.2 S. 82: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch.2

124

S. 82(4) amended (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 16(1), Sch. 4 para.2(8); S.I. 1996/218, art.2

129

S. 84 applied (with modifications) (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 S. 84 applied (with modifications) (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

130

S. 84: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 84: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2

131

S. 87 modified (17.7.1992) by S.I. 1992/1732, art. 4(2)

147

S. 109 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt.1 Group 4.

149

Definition of “district surveyor” repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 102, Sch. 17

153

Definition of “local authority” substituted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 102, Sch. 8 para. 14(4)(a)

158

Definitions in s. 126 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIV Group 2.

165

Power of appointment conferred by s. 134(1) partly exercised: S.Is. 1985/1602, 1998/1836

166

Words in s. 134(1)(c)(2)(b) repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt.XIII Group 1.

168

Words substituted by S.I. 1986/452, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 para. 5

170

Sch. 1 para. 11(1)(c) and word preceding it inserted (3.11.1994) by 1994, c. 40, s.32(1)

172

Words repealed by S.I. 1987/798, regs. 3(3), 4, Sch. 4 Pt. I

177

Sch. 3 para. 5 applied (with modifications) (20.9.2000) by London Local Authorities Act 2000 (c. vii), ss. 1(1), 45(5) (as amended (13.7.2004) by London Local Authorities Act 2004 (c. i), ss. 1(1), 10(2))

178

Words inserted by S.I. 1987/798, reg. 2(3) (with reg. 4)

183

Words repealed by S.I. 1987/798, regs. 3(3), 4, Sch. 4 Pt. I

185

Sch. 5 para. 2 repealed (27.8.1993) by 1993 c. 11, ss. 67(3), 68(2), Sch.6.

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