Building Act 1984 (England)

About Building Act 1984

The Building Act is the primary legislation under which building regulations are made. It also covers the approval of documents that give practical guidance, how building work is supervised, and a range of other building-related provisions.

What it covers

Power to make building regulations
Approved documents giving practical guidance
Supervision of building work
Provisions on drainage and sewers
Enforcement of the regulations

Current1984 edition

Open Building Act 1984

Building Act 1984

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Amendments and circulars

Directions under the Building Act 1984 for telecommunications related building work, Circular 02/2026
Current · 2026 · Circular

Building Act 1984 and the Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Guidance
Building Act 1984 as amended by the Deregulation Act 2015
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Guidance
Building Act 1984: Approved Document Basements for dwellings
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Guidance
Building control by approved inspectors under Part 2 of the Building Act 1984
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Guidance
Building control by approved inspectors under Part 2 of the Building Act 1984: designated warranty schemes for the purposes of the warranty link rule
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Guidance
Building control by approved inspectors under Part 2 of the Building Act 1984: designated warranty schemes for the purposes of the warranty link rule
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Guidance
Building control by approved inspectors under Part 2 of the Building Act 1984: insurance schemes for approved inspectors
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Guidance
Building control by approved inspectors under Part II of the Building Act 1984: designated warranty schemes for the purposes of the Warranty Link Rule
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Guidance
Direction under the Building Act 1984: Dispensation for cavity trays
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Guidance
Guide to determinations and appeals under the Building Act 1984
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Guidance
Insurance Schemes for Approved Inspectors pursuant to section 47(6) of the Building Act 1984
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Guidance

About Building Act 1984

What it covers

Building Act 1984

Amendments and circulars

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