With regards to the Buildings Act 1984, what duties do the local authority have?

Planning and Architecture General
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Local authorities must ensure the requirements of the act are completed. In addition, the authorities must ensure that the associated Building Regulations are subject to the following legislation:

  •       the provisions of Part I of the Public Health Act 1936 (relating to united districts and joint boards);

  •       Section 151 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (relating to urban development areas);

  •       Licensed copy from CIS: bnfl, Sellafield Sites Ltd, 11/10/2012, Uncontrolled Copy;

  •       Section 1(3) of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (relating to port health authorities).