Part 2The regulator and its functions

The regulator and its general functions

I1I23The regulator: objectives and regulatory principles

1

The regulator must exercise its building functions with a view to—

a

securing the safety of people in or about buildings in relation to risks arising from buildings, and

b

improving the standard of buildings.

2

In exercising a building function (other than an excepted function), the regulator must have regard to the following principles—

a

regulatory activities should be carried out in a way which is transparent, accountable, proportionate and consistent, and

b

regulatory activities should be targeted only at cases in which action is needed.

3

The duty in subsection (2) is subject to any other requirement affecting the exercise of the function.

4

In subsection (2) “excepted function” means—

a

a function under any of sections 4 to 6, or

b

a function of the regulator under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 so far as relating to any such function.

5

In this Part “building function” means—

a

any function of the regulator under, or under an instrument made under, this Act or the Building Act 1984;

b

any prescribed function of the regulator;

c

any function of the regulator under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 so far as relating to a function within paragraph (a) or (b).