Schedules

Schedule 5Minor and consequential amendments in connection with Part 3

Part 1Amendments of the Building Act 1984

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Section 3 is amended as follows.

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In subsection (2) for “Secretary of State” substitute “appropriate national authority”.

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After that subsection insert—

2A

The regulator may at any time make a proposal to the Secretary of State for the giving of a direction under subsection (2).

2B

Before making a proposal, the regulator must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.

2C

Before giving a direction under subsection (2), other than a direction proposed by the regulator, the Secretary of State must consult—

a

the regulator, and

b

any other person that the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

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In subsection (3)—

a

omit “not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale”;

b

for “£50” substitute “level 1 on the standard scale”.