Housing Act 2004: Primary legislation governing housing standards and health and safety requirements in residential properties. Sets minimum standards for housing conditions and defines health and safety criteria.
Building Act 1984: Fundamental legislation covering building regulations, safety standards, and structural requirements for construction and maintenance work.
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Key legislation establishing worker safety requirements, risk assessment obligations, and general safety duties for maintenance work.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Regulations governing safety management in construction work, defining contractor responsibilities and client duties during maintenance projects.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Legislation defining repair obligations, access rights, and service charge provisions in building maintenance contexts.
Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 and 1984: Establishes duty of care requirements to both visitors and trespassers in maintained buildings.
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Specifies fire safety requirements and mandates risk assessments for building maintenance.
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012: Regulations governing asbestos management and safety procedures during building maintenance work.
Equality Act 2010: Legislation requiring consideration of accessibility requirements and reasonable adjustments in building maintenance.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental legislation covering waste management and environmental considerations in building maintenance.
Local Building Regulations: Region-specific building regulations that must be adhered to during maintenance work.
Planning Permission Requirements: Local authority requirements for obtaining necessary permissions for certain types of maintenance work.
Insurance Requirements: Mandatory insurance coverage requirements for building maintenance contractors and property owners.
Professional Certification Requirements: Industry-specific certifications and qualifications required for different types of maintenance work.
