Part 2

The regulator and its functions

The regulator and its general functions

The regulator: objectives and regulatory principles
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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).
S. 3 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 170(2)(a)
S. 3 in force at 28.6.2022 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2022/561, regs. 1(2), 3(b)