Part II Construction contracts
Introductory provisions
I1106 Provisions not applicable to contract with residential occupier.
1
This Part does not apply—
a
to a construction contract with a residential occupier (see below), or
b
to any other description of construction contract excluded from the operation of this Part by order of the Secretary of State.
2
A construction contract with a residential occupier means a construction contract which principally relates to operations on a dwelling which one of the parties to the contract occupies, or intends to occupy, as his residence.
In this subsection “dwelling” means a dwelling-house or a flat; and for this purpose—
“dwelling-house” does not include a building containing a flat; and
“flat” means separate and self-contained premises constructed or adapted for use for residential purposes and forming part of a building from some other part of which the premises are divided horizontally.
3
The Secretary of State may by order amend subsection (2).
4
No order under this section shall be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.