This Act only applies to Inner London and is
incorporated within the Building (Inner London) Regulations 1985.
The key parts of this Act, particularly important in the City, are
as follows:
Part III Construction of buildings -
Section 20 applies to any building more than 30 metres
high. It also applies to buildings higher than 25 metres if
they cover an area of more than 930 square metres, and some
commercial buildings (for example, shops and warehouses) that have
a volume of more than 7100 cubic metres. For these buildings,
extra fire-safety measures are usually needed and these include
fire suppression systems (for example, sprinklers), smoke
ventilation and access to the site by fire brigade personnel.
For Section 20 purposes, the height is measured
at the centre of the face of the building where the height is
greatest from the level of the footway, or the ground before
excavation, to the level of the highest part of the interior of the
storey.
Part IV Special and temporary
buildings and structures - Section 30 applies to the
erection or retention of certain temporary buildings and
structures that are not covered by the Building Regulations
2000 (for example temporary stands).
Part VII - Dangerous and Neglected
Structures If the building or structure becomes dangerous
to the public, the local authority has powers to deal with and take
emergency measures for the situation. Click here for further
information on
dangerous
structures.