Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act - Key legislation governing payment provisions and completion certification, including the Scheme for Construction Contracts

Building Act 1984: Primary legislation setting out requirements for building work completion and building regulations compliance

Building Regulations 2010: Detailed technical requirements that must be met before completion can be certified, including Part L (Conservation of fuel and power) and Part M (Access requirements)

CDM Regulations 2015: Construction Design and Management regulations covering health and safety requirements and final handover documentation

Defective Premises Act 1972: Legislation covering quality standards, fitness for purpose, and liability implications in construction work

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing quality of work standards and contractual obligations in service provision

Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998: Legislation governing payment terms and interest charges upon completion of work

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, particularly relevant if the work involves residential/consumer clients

Standard Contract Forms: Industry-standard contract forms such as JCT and NEC that provide standardized completion certification procedures

Professional Standards: Requirements set by professional bodies such as RICS and RIBA that influence completion certification processes

Local Authority Requirements: Specific local government requirements and building control regulations that must be satisfied for completion certification

Planning Permission Conditions: Specific conditions attached to planning permissions that must be satisfied before completion can be certified