Local authority building control

Abstract

Traditional role of local authorities With the passing of the Building Act 1984, the Building Regulations reached a crossroads in the long history of building ordinance in this country. From its humble beginning, following the Great Fire of London, and more universally after the passing of the Public Health Act 1875, a monopoly in the enforcement of the building control legislation was enjoyed by local government.

Citation

Clarkson, T. (1988), "Local authority building control", Structural Survey, Vol. 6 No. 1, pp. 5-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb006268