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Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) Order 1979
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5.Further provisions as to the making of building regulations and the exemption therefrom of certain classes of buildings
8.Power of the Department to approve types of building, etc.
9.Special provisions as to materials, etc. unsuitable for permanent buildings
12.Power to require or carry out tests for conformity with building regulations
16.Appeals against the decision of district councils in applications for relaxation of building regulations
18.Contravention notices in respect of work contravening building regulations
19.Deposit of plans to be of no effect after certain interval
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MATTERS IN REGARD TO WHICH BUILDING REGULATIONS MAY BE MADE
2.Suitability, durability, use, reuse and recycling of materials and components...
2A.Measures requiring the use of reused or recycled materials.
3.Structural strength and stability, including— (a) precautions against overloading, impact...
4.Fire precautions, including— (a) structural measures to resist the outbreak...
9.Measures affecting the emission of smoke, gases, fumes, grit or...
11.Cesspools and other means for the reception, treatment or disposal...
13.Installations utilising solid fuel, oil, gas, electricity or any other...
14.Communications services (including telephones and radio and television wiring installations)....
15.Lifts, escalators, hoists, conveyors and moving footways.
17.Standards and performance of heating, mechanical ventilation and air conditioning....
17A.Standards of artificial lighting and provision of power outlets.
17D.Measures affecting the use of fuel or power (including the...
17E.Measures affecting the sustainable use of water (including equipment for...
18.Open space about buildings and the natural lighting and ventilation...
19.Accommodation for specific purposes in or in connection with buildings,...
20.Means of access to and egress from buildings and parts...
21.Prevention of danger and obstruction to persons in and about...
22.Matters connected with or ancillary to any of the matters...
Schedule 3—Repeals
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