Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Legal duty to manage the substance if it present. A breach can lead to an unlimited fine and up to two years imprisonment.
Building Regulation 2010Fire
Minimum standards
Construction Design & Management Regulations 2015
CDM
Aim to promote high standards of health and safety in the industry
Equality Act 2010
Legislation to protect people from discrimination in the workplace and wider society.
Fire Safety Act 2021
Following Grenfell Tragedy, requires responsible people to assess, manage and reduce fire risk associated with certain types of building.
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
Primary legislation relating to workplace health & safety, placing a duty of care on employers for their employees.
Approved Document K
Protection for individuals falling over an edge or tripping.
Negligence and Duty of Care
Professional negligence occurs where a surveyor fails to perform their duties to the required standard.
Companies Act 2006
What is a S106
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
English Law which concerns land use planing
Ensure sustainable, economic development
Requires plkanning permission with conditions
- Timescales for works
- Materials to be used
- Restrictions on site working days and hours
What are the stages of the planning process?
Pre- application advice
Application and validation
Consultation and publicity
Site visit and assessment
Recommendation
Decision
Modern Slavery Act 2015
RICS has a MS Act on how it’s got measures and due dilligence in place across procurement and supply chains.
Combats Modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation.
1) Offences
2) Protection
3) Prevention & Orders
4) Transparancy in supply chains
What is meant by modern slaver?
The term that people’s human rights are violated or exploited for another person or business gain.
Bribery Act 2010
Equality Act 21010
CDM Regulations 2015
Fire Safet Act 2021
Building Safety Act 2022
Future Homes Standard
The Royal Charter 1881
RICS Founded 1868