Section 56C: Delegation of functions

Building Act 1984 · 1984 c. 55View on legislation.gov.uk

Part II: Supervision of Building Work etc. otherwise than by building control authorities

The regulator may by written notice delegate to a person, to such extent and subject to such conditions as the regulator considers appropriate, the functions conferred on the regulator by—

section 56A(1);
section 56B(1) and (3) (including the ability to charge fees in connection with the exercise of those functions).

In subsection (1) "fees" means fees that are prescribed by, or determined by the regulator in accordance with, regulations under section 105B.

The regulator may delegate different functions to different persons under subsection (1).

The regulator may delegate functions under subsection (1) only with the consent of the Secretary of State.

The regulator may revoke a delegation of functions to a person by giving a written notice to the person.

The regulator may revoke a delegation under subsection (5) only with the consent of the Secretary of State.

Schedule 3 to the Building Safety Act 2022 (information sharing) applies as if references to the regulator included references to a person to whom the regulator has delegated functions under subsection (1)(b).

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