> ----------
> From: Saville, Martin
> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 09:25
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Cc: Gwynne, Mary; [log in to unmask]
> Subject: FW: Part M of the 1985 Building Act enforcement - UK
>
> For Keith Armstrong,
>
> Enforcement of the Building Regulations including Part M is done under
> section 35 of The Building Act 1984 which can result in a fine for the
> offender. Section 36 allows for the removal of work which is in
> contravention and default powers for the Local Authority if the owner
> refuses to put the contravention right. Both sections are enforced by the
> Local Authority. There is a further avenue open that is very rarely used
> and that is section 36 (6) of the '84 Act which allows anyone to apply for
> an injunction if contravening work exists. You should read a copy of that
> section if you wanted to consider taking it further as an individual or
> group.
>
> The difficulty everyone has with the Approved Document is the concept of
> "reasonable provision" . What seems reasonable to one person is not
> necessarily reasonable to another, especially if the budget is tight. This
> is usually the argument.
>
> If you've not already done so, have a chat with the Local Council where
> the work has been undertaken. If it was an Approved Inspector job, the
> Council may still be interested as The AI's don't have enforcement powers
> and are supposed to hand the job back to the LA if they can't get the
> contractor to provide "reasonable" provision. Failing that, if it was an
> AI you can complain to the CIC (construction industry council - details on
> the Web) who "regulate" the AI's on behalf of DTLR
>
>
> Martin Saville
> Head of Building Control
> City and County of Swansea
> Environment and Health Dept.
> The Guildhall
> Swansea
> SA1 4PE
>
> Tel 01792 635622
> Fax 01792 648079
>
> ----------
> From: Gwynne, Mary
> Sent: 11 September 2001 08:11
> To: Saville, Martin
> Subject: FW: Part M of the 1985 Building Act enforcement - UK
>
> Can you help?
> see below
> Regards,
> Mary.
>
> Mary Gwynne, Access Officer,
> Corporate Strategies Unit,
> Chief Executives Department,
>
>
>
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> From: Marcus Ormerod[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To: Accessibuilt list
> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2001 04:33
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: FW: Part M of the 1985 Building Act enforcement - UK
>
> Hi does anyone on our list have an answer for this person. I would also
> be interested to see any responses as well as sending them to him.
> I assume he is referring to alterations to existing buildings where
> section 0.6 states "When a building is altered there is no obligation to
> improve access and facilities for disabled people. However the level of
> provision after alteration should not be any worse. Facilities may be
> moved but their suitability and access to them should not be reduced."
>
> Cheers
> marcus
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: The Disability-Research Discussion List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of keith armstrong
> Sent: 08 September 2001 22:00
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Part M of the 1985 Building Act enforcement - UK
>
>
> Part M of the 1985 Building Act enforcement
>
> AFAIK part of the Act requires for there to be no reduction in access
> features. I know of at least five local examples where the Act has been
> broken.
>
> Does anyone know of any prosecutions under this act?
>
> Where they successful?
>
> Who can take out legal actions under this Act?
>
>
>
> Keith
> Keith Armstrong
>
>
> <<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Absolutely_Visual>>
>
> <<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BeforeAscii_ART>>
>
> <<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/disabilitystudies>>
>
> <<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Art_in_Context>>
>
>
> --
> Have you checked out- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/disabilitystudies
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BeforeAscii_ART
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Absolutely_Visual
> or
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CJD_SOYLENTGREEN
>
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